Stocks to sell

Stocks, even fundamentally strong ones, can plunge for any number of reasons. The chances that fundamentally weak stocks plunge are much higher. Since the value of a company’s shares is directly tied to both its business model and performance, lacking this stability poses a significant financial risk. Moreover, the companies discussed in this article were once

Sometimes, the trading price of a stock may seem too good to be true. That’s often because it is. Company valuations are a tricky business, they are often tied to a complex combination of financial performance and public perception. This can result in some companies listing as being worth more than their true intrinsic value

Headlines are flooding in over former president Donald Trump’s Trump Media stock (NASDAQ:DJT), as its stock has seen a decline of more than 65% from its peak following its initial public offering a few weeks ago. A key SEC filing which showed how much the company lost last year led the way lower for this

No one is more aware of IonQ stock (NYSE:IONQ) stock volatility than IonQ investors. They have been whipsawed by the quantum computing stock since its public debut in October 2021 and which has been on a steady slide lower since last September. That’s why investors should circle May 8 on their calendars. IonQ reports first

Earnings season is a high-stakes time. Fortunes can be won or lost depending on whether a company beats or misses Wall Street expectations. For some companies, the stakes are particularly high. Analysts and investors have put some companies on notice after recent earnings flops that a turnaround is needed. Many high-profile concerns have struggled this year amid declining demand and sales,

As of this writing, Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) stock has been publicly trading for about a month. For a variety of reasons, the stock is down about 20%. But what may be most concerning is that volume is down sharply. It’s too early to draw firm conclusions. However, the stock does not appear to have the committed

While we can’t discount the long-term potential of the EV market, the sector has been battered from all sides in recent quarters. Waning demands, softening government support and a complicated macro environment have pushed the industry to an all-out “survival of the fittest” landscape. Continued losses, unmet delivery expectations and negative press are leading to

As we zoom right past the midpoint of April, the “sell and May and go away” phrase will hit the headlines again, as it typically does almost every year, regardless of the circumstances. Indeed, there is no shortage of things to be uneasy about this May. The broader stock market seems to have been running

Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) dominated the global market for electric vehicles just two years ago. It had enormous margins, which it plowed into new plants and new technology. It was worth a premium price. All that is gone now. Thanks to the distraction of the CyberTruck, and losing its lead in batteries, Tesla created its own

United States equities have been quite mixed in Q2. The S&P 500 has fallen 3.7% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 1.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial is performing the worst of the other indices. The index that tracks many blue-chip stocks has dropped more than 5% for the quarter and is only up 0.12% on a year-to-date perspective,

Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) stock has certainly gained recognition for its green hydrogen business model. This company is a leader in hydrogen fuel cells and services, often seen as benefiting green energy infrastructure. With government spending increasing and EV adoption growing rapidly, PLUG stock has the potential to be a big winner. Unfortunately, a slowdown in

Internet providers have enjoyed impressive stock performances, With larger-than-average dividends, consistency has persisted over their long life spans. However, the impending end of the Affordable Connectivity Program is stressing out Americans who use it to get a discount on their internet bills. These three internet provider stocks represent some of the worst-performing and overpriced options.

U.S. stocks sold off on Friday due to a number of reasons, including increased geopolitical tensions, higher-than-expected inflation figures, as well as elevation valuation. If the current macroeconomic environment persists, investors are likely to come up with a list of stocks to avoid in the near term. Moreover, the earnings season isn’t off to a

Generally, the idea of selling securities rankles the public’s nerve, yet trimming overbought stocks is just as important a discipline as knowing what to buy. It might be even more important than the latter concept. Imagine you’re a professional baseball team. You’re charged with bringing home a title to your hometown’s favorite ballclub. Fortunately, you

Given the recent weakness of cryptocurrencies and my belief that they could fall much further, along with the extremely elevated valuation of Robinhood stock (NASDAQ:HOOD), I recommend selling HOOD stock at this point. Also making me bearish on Robinhood stock stock at this point is my belief that U.S. stocks could easily decline 10%-15% in

When the term blue chip is thrown around, many investors hear synonyms like stability and success. Other definitions limit blue-chip stocks to the 30 companies comprising the Dow Jones Industrial Average. However, blue chip stocks should be considered as those representing long-running and well-established companies that prioritize their financial health. Moreover, these companies typically command

The consumer price index accelerated at a faster pace than expected in March. This has dashed hopes of a rate cut anytime soon. When the Federal Reserve meets towards the end of the month, there is likely to be more clarity on the policy stance. An important point to note is that markets are prone

If you think the Magnificent Seven stocks are the biggest winners of the past 20 years, check out Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST) stock. The stock’s growth will amaze you, assuming Monster Beverage exceeded financial expectations. That’s actually not the case, though, so it’s a mistake to load up on Monster stock. Just to recap, Monster Beverage

Although dividend investing has plenty of research backing its efficacy, it’s a slow burn. Further, it may incur high opportunity costs during broad-market rallies, such as what we saw during the bull in the Nasdaq last year. If one seeks capital appreciation potential, plan to sell some Dividend Aristocrats. Rather, invest in companies pursuing aggressive

Last week, I recommended “5 Stocks to Buy as Interest Rates Begin to Fall.” Declining borrowing costs looked set to turn these loss-making firms profitable again – a historically bullish sign for stocks. The five companies also had strong underlying businesses; their lack of profitability was from financing issues, not operational ones. An unexpectedly hot