Stocks to sell

The economy faces uncertainty due to decreased consumer spending and a slowing job market. The impact of raising interest rates 11 times from 2022 to 2023 is seen through consumer spending, which saw 0% growth from March to April and a 0.1% decrease when excluding gas and vehicle sales. These statistics don’t account for inflation,

Often when investors choose dividend stocks as part of their portfolio, the aim is to generate more money through the quarterly dividend. They can then either take a cash payout or reinvest the dividend to purchase more of that specific stock thereby increasing its dollar value.  However, as with all things in the market, the

Not all dividend stocks are good, and you should always keep an eye out for dividend stocks to sell if they don’t perform well. Dividend payments from publicly traded companies reached a record $164.3 billion in this year’s first quarter, up 7% from a year ago. Data from the Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index shows

In certain market conditions, stocks may temporarily deviate from their intrinsic value, leading to overvaluation. Eventually, they tend to revert to their true worth. However, buying overvalued stocks often leads to underperformance as prices readjust. To gauge stock value, various metrics are used, including P/E and EV/EBITDA ratios, and comparison of stock price to company

Not all technology stocks are equal. While certain areas of the tech sector like microchips, cybersecurity and anything related to artificial intelligence (AI) are booming right now, others are struggling. Electric vehicles, smartphones and e-commerce platforms that rely on consumer discretionary spending. Looking at these company’s current financial results emphasizes that there are plenty of

Technology stocks continue to outperform and power the market higher. So far in 2024, the Nasdaq Composite index that is laden with tech securities is up 15%, bringing its 12-month gain to 30%. That’s ahead of both the benchmark S&P 500 index and the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average. But while the sector as a

No matter what happens to electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), there will always be some eternal optimists, it seems. For months, they’ve been waiting for Tesla stock to stage a spectacular rally. However, we’re assigning the stock a “D” grade as the outlook isn’t great for Tesla. A Barron’s report listed some of Tesla’s legal problems. They

Investors should not get overly excited about President Biden’s decision to reclassify marijuana. The potential move toward becoming a less dangerous schedule 3 drug is lengthy and will not result in cannabis becoming federally legal. That has important implications in relation to access to financing for cannabis firms among other things. This has led to

Global stocks are surging. The MSCI ACWI Index, which encompasses both developed and emerging markets, reached another all-time high, continuing its record-breaking streak. This milestone is part of a broader trend in global equity markets, with 14 out of the world’s 20 largest stock exchanges recently setting new records. In contrast to this general market

The stock market might be at an all-time high, but that doesn’t mean every security is trending higher. On the contrary, there are a number of stocks sinking. Whether due to poor earnings, declining finances or other bad news, some share prices are on the downswing as investors head for the exits. While it might

Since the start of May, investors have warmed back up to shares in iPhone maker and overall tech behemoth Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Several factors have played a role in sending Apple stock from around $170 per share, back on its way toward its 52-week high of just under $200 per share. We aren’t concluding that the

Once the king of the EV sector, Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) outlook has clearly shifted. The company has long defied critics, but it’s clear that the company is at a key crossroads. Now down nearly 30% year-to-date (a marked improvement off its lows), some bulls may be looking for signs that now’s the time to add to

Fortune reported in early May that the lower-income consumer was struggling to stay afloat. As a result, some companies will suffer from this situation, while others will benefit, providing investors with new ideas for stocks to buy and sell.  “‘The lower income consumer in the U.S. is stretched,’ PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta said late last

Did President Biden just kill the electric vehicle industry? By enacting protectionist trade tariffs on Chinese-made EVs in a bid to boost domestic carmakers, the president may have signed the industry’s death warrant. He certainly put EV stocks at risk. Biden is quadrupling the tariffs on Chinese EV imports from 25% to 100%, supposedly to

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) may capitalize on the generative AI trend, but Intel stock has moved the other way so far this year. It’s uncertain if the chip maker will find success in producing AI-compatible chips for the PC market. Add in other risks, and there may not be enough in play to counter the key issue

Solar energy companies often create solar panel products so both individual consumers and businesses can harness the sun’s energy. With all the government support solar energy firms have enjoyed over the past decade, nothing could have prepared them for current volatile non-renewable energy prices and elevated interest rates. This is leading to there being many

Transportation stocks have been under duress of late. The Dow Jones Transportation Index is up 5% in the past six months, lagging the S&P 500’s 18% gain. The transportation sphere is typically more sensitive to fuel price hikes, regulatory changes, and other economic conditions. Hence, the savvy investor will want to consider offloading transportation stocks

Lab-grown meat has been a growing part of social and political debate for several years now. Given the ethical concerns around factory farming and the reservations some people have toward eating meat, there has been a proliferation of start-ups researching and developing lab-grown meat products. However, not everyone has been enthusiastic about this trend. Despite

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has many powerful, negative catalysts at this point. Among the most important items are the automaker’s continued market share losses amid tough competition in the U.S. and China and the obvious hostility of the Biden administration towards the automaker. Also importantly, a large part of the American media appears to have significant animus

Investors would be best served by reducing or eliminating their positions in the battered stocks discussed here. The markets have faltered somewhat over the past month, essentially trading sideways. The lull provides an opportunity for pair investors to pare their exposure to weak equities.  Two of the three stocks discussed below legitimately are at risk