Stocks to sell

While no participating entity in the capital markets is infallible, retail investors may nevertheless find comfort in targeting opportunities – or exiting from them as is the case here – based on unusual options activity. For this edition, we’ll be exploring stocks to sell based on the rumblings printed by the so-called smart money. To

In a battle of the overpaid CEOs, Elon Musk recently made fun of Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) CEO Peter Rawlinson for hauling in $379 million in 2022. Most of that was from options and stock awards vested during the year.  As the Automotive News points out, you won’t be able to detect the superb pay from

Some penny stocks go on to deliver huge returns for their owners. Most, however, do not. After all, companies usually end up in penny stock territory because something dramatic has gone wrong with their business model. At times, these issues can be resolved. In others, however, little chance of a revival exists due to a

The market is giving investors mixed signals. But this is a time when what’s happening on Main Street differs from what’s happening on Wall Street. There are crystal clear signs that the consumer is losing steam. This makes it time to look at consumer stocks to sell.  Companies are reporting that consumers are pulling back

Investing in companies you know and understand is the best advice I learned when I started to invest. Familiarity with due diligence made the stock-picking process faster and more manageable. And, helped me to avoid investing into stocks to sell. However, knowing the company name alone isn’t the only deciding factor to invest in stocks

Just as there are REITs to buy, there are REITs to sell in September. Some of these stocks are no longer in favor due to changes in how we fundamentally navigate through society. One example is the shrinkage of mall foot traffic in favor of e-commerce. Others deserve this title since they’re inherently risky with

One of the more impressive winners in this year’s AI-driven rally has been Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR). Palantir stock has surged nearly 140% since the beginning of the year on the back of impressive earnings and even more impressive expectations upgrades.  Of course, most investors know that the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 sparked a rise in

With inflation persistently bringing costs higher and a recession looking likely, it’s easier to find retail stocks to sell rather than buy. Any company that was struggling with stagnating growth or shaky financials is probably entering a tailspin in current conditions. Retailers tend to feel the sting of a recession more acutely than other companies

Tech stocks have had a solid 2023, with the large-cap firms putting in especially strong numbers year-to-date (YTD). However, there are problems on the horizon. Consumer electronics demand has fallen, with products such as smartphones and TVs seeing a sizable decline from 2021 levels. The Federal Reserve continues its tight monetary policy, and interest rates

Telecom investors sometimes look for high dividend yields. However, dividends aren’t much of a consolation prize if the stock price declines. This could happen with Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) stock in 2023’s second half. And frankly, Verizon’s dividend payments might not even be sustainable in the long run. We previously tried to warn people about the Verizon

As a form of value exchange, many cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based digital assets provide value. Smart contracts paved the way for a whole range of decentralized applications, which provide value to millions of users each and every day. While investors may easily support certain conceptual growth features of blockchain technology and the cryptocurrencies that arose out

S&P 500 companies collectively saw second-quarter earnings fall by 4% over last year. A big problem for the index constituents is the higher interest expenses that are eating into corporate profits. This has generated a longer list of S&P 500 stocks to sell.  Interestingly, the average S&P 500 company generated $7.60 of operating profits for

Investing in biotech stocks is not for the meek. Losses can be very large and occur very quickly. In fact, I’ve uncovered seven of the top biotech stocks to sell as we get into the final months of the year.  Some of the top ones include: Biotech Stocks to Sell: HOOKIPA Pharma (HOOK) Source: shutterstock.com/Black

If you’re wondering what airline stocks to sell this month, look no further. The airline industry remains in a tricky spot. On one hand, the industry is recovering from the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic when all carriers had their operations completely shut down for a time and then were forced to operate for an

Predicting the trajectory of bank stocks in 2023 has been incredibly challenging. The unnerving sight of bank runs just a few months ago was a stark reminder of the unpredictable waters this sector is treading. Though high bond yields have cast shadows over stock markets globally, the financial sector has been hit the hardest, prompting

Many view the 30 stocks that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average as safe, solid “blue-chip” stocks that will never drop a great deal. For example, the business news company Kiplinger wrote: “The Dow Jones Industrial Average comprises 30 blue-chip stocks that are tops in their industries.” But, as often occurs, reality and conventional wisdom

Energy stocks are an essential addition to an investor’s diversified portfolio. They garner exposure to different market areas and may offer unique opportunities for significant returns. For example, while most stock market sectors struggled during 2022 when the world was getting back on track following the pandemic, the energy sector saw exponential growth. Oil prices

Sometimes I really question why we’re still talking about meme stocks. When will investors learn that the unpredictable nature of meme stocks nearly always makes them a bad investment choice? Meme stocks really took off during the Covid-19 pandemic. Investors had nothing else to do except stay home and play around on their phones and

Homeownership is a fundamental aspiration which remains a lifelong goal for many. Thus, homebuilder stocks offer promising opportunities for investors and home buyers alike. Indeed, amid this year’s market turmoil, homebuilder stocks have stayed strong, despite predicted market troubles. Even still, lagging indicators may now be reflecting reality. The bullwhip effect, triggered by consumer demand

With another earnings season dying down, investors may be reviewing how their given holdings performed over this past quarter. One meme stock that has been on the downtrend in recent weeks after reporting earnings is Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR). Shares of PLTR stock dropped 5% on August 8 following its Q2 earnings release, and have continued