Stocks to sell

Comprised of the 503 largest U.S. companies based on market capitalization, the S&P 500 continues to be the yard stick by which most professional investors and traders measure their returns and performance. Year-to-date, the index is up a healthy 11%. However, the S&P 500 index had been doing a lot better this year before it

Those holding REITs have seen their portfolios lag behind in recent years, with the sector struggling under the weight of rising interest rates. The current economic climate has been particularly harsh on REITs, which are feeling the strain from increased borrowing costs and a shift in investor preference towards safer fixed-income assets. In particular, with

The trade in technology stocks is getting more difficult. The mega-cap tech names known collectively as the “Magnificent Seven” lost a combined $1 trillion of value amid the global market rout that occurred on August 5. Chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) lost $168 billion in market capitalization as its stock fell 6.4%, while Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Amazon

U.S. stock markets are rising back again, but is it prudent to let loose bet on a risky play like GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock? Despite deplorable fundamentals, video gamer retailer GameStop has somehow managed to be relevant. A single tweet or the slightest hint of an appearance on his YouTube channel by notable retail trader Keith Gill,

GameStop (NYSE:GME) is the original meme stock, surging to incredible levels in previous meme stock mania bubbles. This stock is down considerably from its 2021 highs, but has also seen its fair share of surges. In fact, GameStop stock is actually up 19% on a year-to-date basis. That said, despite its recent moves higher and

Monday’s sudden market crash disrupted investor sentiment. However, growing recession fears have investors pondering which stocks to sell in anticipation of a potential rotation into the Dow Jones. In July, investors were concerned that tech stocks had peaked after riding high on artificial intelligence (AI) developments. Some stocks were sold into more stable options concentrated

On the heels of the recent release of a weak jobs report, now may be the time to figure out what are the consumer discretionary stocks to sell. Sure, economists and pundits may argue that this latest jobs report is not necessarily a sign of a looming U.S. recession. Still, you may want to err

The stock market has enjoyed a nice rally for most of 2024 after a strong recovery in 2023. However, equities are showing some weakness, with many tech companies in the middle of corrections. Discouraging jobs data and the upcoming U.S. election are two catalysts for recent declines.  It’s times like these when investors shouldn’t panic

For investors, one of the most attractive aspects of biotech stocks is their ability to increase in value in a short period of time quickly. After all, it only takes one major breakthrough in clinical trials or a Food and Drug Administration approval to rush a stock into the headlines rapidly. Yet, as quickly as

Suddenly we’re headed for a recession. Or so it seems on Wall Street. Weak jobs and manufacturing data raised fears that the economy is slowing more rapidly than expected. This has led to an acceleration of the stock market selloff that began in July, with the technology-laden Nasdaq Composite index officially entering a correction, defined

Selling defense stocks at a time when the wider market is showing strong growth may seem counterintuitive to investors. However, with more uncertainty set to reign in the months ahead, it now is a good time to trim. In recent years, defense stocks have rallied throughout Wall Street. VanEck’s Defense ETF has grown 36.54% in

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) ripped higher after earnings beat expectations. Net income of $265 million, 69 cents per share when adjusted and revenue of $5.8 million were all pleasant surprises. Net income was more than double that of the first quarter. There’s more to come, according to the earnings release. Third quarter revenue was estimated

Earnings season for this year’s second quarter rolls on. And while the results have been largely better than expected, some prints have been real doozies. Certain companies have seen their share price fall by 15% or more in a single day after they delivered financial results and guidance than fell short of Wall Street expectations.

Blue-chip stocks are household names that have been around for many years. While most blue-chip stocks have been around for decades, some of them have been in business for more than 100 years. Seniority usually results in more market share and makes it more difficult for competitors to enter the industry, especially when monopolies and

The electric vehicle industry is evolving significantly as it matures and more competition enters the fray. Consequently, we’re witnessing multiple dynamics play out, including pricing wars, the introduction of new models and technology enhancements. Only the most nimble and innovative will survive in such a hotly competitive industry. Unfortunately, for Lucid Group’s (NASDAQ: LCID) investors,

For many investors, recognizing that a stock is overvalued can be a difficult task when the broader media is lauding its accomplishments. Yet a healthy bump in earnings or revenue can often translate into an overvaluation in a short amount of time. This has been especially common in the artificial intelligence industry, which has led

In general, I’m quite bullish on the healthcare sector. Many of the names in the space have extremely low valuations because a high percentage of investors irrationally believed that healthcare companies could never perform well when interest rates were high. What’s more, a multitude of firms within the sector should be helped by lower interest

Index funds that follow popular benchmarks like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite have delivered impressive returns for long-term investors. However, the Russell 2000 is a different story. To be fair, this index hasn’t exactly lost money. It’s up by 12% year-to-date due to a July rally bringing it up from breakeven. However, the

Artificial intelligence is all the rage these days, there’s no arguing that point. As research cited by Bloomberg pointed out, the field of generative AI could become a $1.3 trillion market by 2032. I don’t generally use Wikipedia as a source. Roughly speaking, though, a valuation of over $1 trillion would put you into the

S&P 500, the U.S. stock market benchmark index, has been undergoing a correction phase recently, accompanied by several stock downgrades. According to Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC), the stock market is expected to face an additional 2% downside risk based on the current technical levels and market conditions. The S&P 500 is hovering around its 50-day moving