Stocks to sell

For the first time in four years, inflation finally fell. In June, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) slipped 0.1% to 3%. Baby steps.  Yet it has given rise to the hope the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as soon as September. After an unprecedented series of 11 hikes over the course of a year

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) certainly hasn’t been the market darling in 2024 that some other Magnificent Seven members have been. However, Apple isn’t undervalued and Apple stock isn’t currently a bargain. It’s wise to wait for a share-price pullback before buying Apple shares.  Also, even as Apple embeds its iPhones with Apple Intelligence artificial intelligence features, investors shouldn’t assume that

Knowing which stocks to sell before a major election can be the difference between making a short-term profit or facing a long-term loss. Moreover, no other sector is as subject to the whim of presidential policy as the energy sector. Thus, with this year’s presidential election leaning in favor of former President Donald Trump, there

The stock market has stayed resilient (and quite hot) in the first two weeks of the second half. Still, there may be a bit of unease from certain market strategists and other pundits, many of whom doubt the market rally can last the year without a substantial pullback. Indeed, whenever you hear about a big-name

After Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) reported better-than-feared second-quarter delivery figures, investors saw a 15% surge in Tesla stock. Despite beating forecasts with 443,956 vehicle deliveries, a 4.8% decline from last year suggests ongoing sales challenges. Competitor General Motors reported a 40% rise in EV sales for Q2. With Tesla’s second-quarter financial results due on July 23, its

It may seem contrarian to say artificial intelligence (AI) is overvalued. However, perception plays a key role. Many companies with skyrocketing share values over the last two years can thank investor misconceptions about the true added value of AI to a company’s operations. As a result, a few AI stocks to sell are potentially disingenuous.

What goes up must come down, and there are a lot of stocks that look vulnerable to a plunge right now. With the market at an all-time high, many stocks have seen their share price double or even triple in the last 12 months. Yet more than a few of these high-fliers look as if

The S&P 500 is up more than 50% from 2022 lows. The primary reason for the resilience of the stock market is enthusiasm around AI stocks. Excitement surrounding artificial intelligence and its potential as a revolutionary technology have sent AI shares skyward, creating what many believe is a bubble reminiscent of the dotcom bubble at the

Last month, Nikola (NASDAQ:NKLA) shares cratered in price, following the announcement and completion of a 1-for-30 reverse stock split. However, so far this month, Nikola stock has been bolting out of the stock market junkyard. Since July 2, this fallen angel of an EV stock has bounced back from its lows, and has climbed back

From an enterprise perspective, 5G has been a game changer for high-speed data transfer and low-latency connections. Yet, many consumers report relatively unimpressive experiences with the 5th generation of telecommunication networks. Part of this might be due to the more niche benefits 5G provides over 4G and the fact that around 40% of users across

Following the French election results, French stocks have seen dramatic shifts in response to the electoral outcomes. Leading up to the first round, French stocks underwent notable volatility as fears mounted over potentially expansive spending under either a far-right or far-left majority, posing risks to the country’s already fragile fiscal stability. In any case, the

The metaverse is a collective virtual shared space, merging emerging technology fields like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) with the connective tissue of the internet. On a metaverse platform, users can interact with one another through avatars. However, it is important to note that the idea of a metaverse is still relatively novel

Cloud computing continues to undergird much of America’s vibrant services sector. Many enterprises are making the switch from maintaining on-premises servers and resources to putting their data on remote cloud servers. While relying on distant cloud servers provides less autonomy, it does bring down certain costs. As a result, there are certainly some cloud computing

Ask five analysts their perspective on a stock like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) or Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), and you’ll likely find five different answers. Look to the massive gap between Cathie Wood’s $2,600 Tesla price target and Pr Lekander’s $14 per-share pricing prediction for evidence of the wide disparity among analysts, even among popular and well-liked stocks. Analysts

As it stands right now, the stock market is full of overvalued popular stocks. Several of the highest-performing and most sought-after securities, are a byproduct of investor hype and could be due for a serious correction. Often the easiest way to determine a stock’s overvaluation is by looking at its price-to-earnings ratio to determine whether

Is Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) underappreciated, or just underwhelming? Investors should be cautious when a stock fails to rally after positive news. Get the full story on troubled Intel stock before jumping in. We’re giving Intel a “D” grade and a vote of no-confidence. Ask yourself a few questions before we dive into the details. Do you believe

Tech stocks are not invincible. Despite the hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), many tech stocks are struggling and look vulnerable right now. Warning signs are flashing at many leading technology companies and can be plainly seen in quarterly financial statements, proxy votes and various sales and delivery data points. Being aware of trouble brewing at

It turns out running a profitable streaming video service is not as easy as Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) makes it look.  The industry leader reported first-quarter revenue of $9.4 billion, generating net profits of $2.3 billion. Operating margins of 28% are golden. These are numbers the competition can only dream of. Instead, the landscape is becoming littered

When things go well, dividend stocks can generate steady gains while providing cash flow for investors. Ideally, corporations raise their dividends every year and deliver long-term returns for investors. However, the presence of index funds and thousands of publicly traded corporations should invite investors to be more selective about their assets. Some dividend stocks will

As the artificial intelligence (AI) sector continues to captivate the market’s imagination, many AI stocks have seen their valuations skyrocket. However, certain AI companies have not demonstrated the operational strength or financial stability to justify their lofty market prices. With potential overvaluation coupled with operational inefficiencies, some AI stocks are poised for a correction. Investors,