Stocks to sell

Finding stable companies in a market downturn is vital to an investment portfolio. With Federal Reserve rates climbing to their highest levels since 2007 and the recent banking crisis, safe and robust companies are critical. These three companies have stocks to avoid based on their recent earnings misses and the overall economic outlook. Bed Bath

Based upon its advertising, Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY) is a digital-first provider of financial services. However, while Ally may position itself as a fintech-like entity, those in the know about ALLY stock are well aware of the company’s true business: auto lending. Ally Financial is the successor to GMAC, the former finance arm of General Motors

It can be tempting to look for big winners by scraping the bottom of the barrel, but what’s left down there is typically a collection of stocks to avoid. Occasionally there’s a diamond in the rough, but the old adage “what goes down must come up” doesn’t always apply. There’s always a chance you might

It may be tempting to go bottom-fishing with bank stocks. However, you need to pick and choose your assets carefully. Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY) stock might appeal to some traders because of takeover rumors that are floating around. Be careful if you’re making investment decisions based on gossip, though. Besides, Ally Financial has significant problems that you

With the banking sector fallout in the U.S. sparking jitters abroad, investors may want to consider identifying the potentially worst stocks for a bear market. To be 100% clear, I’m not advocating that you should sell any of the below equities right now. Rather, you may want to consider drafting an escape plan, just in

There’s been plenty of talk about how far the stock market correction can go from here. Market returns remain choppy, despite inflation rates cooling off last month and the likely slowdown in interest rate hikes. However, the likelihood of a sustained rally appears to be slim, so investors must consider penny stocks to avoid. Wagering

U.S. investors are seeing increased interest around social media stocks. Much of this interest stems from the an increasing trend of TikTok bans, after the EU parliament prohibited the use of the Chinese social media app across three of its institutions and advised EU personnel to remove the app from their personal devices due to

For Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Coinbase stock, the signs of impending doom could hardly be stronger or more obvious. The Securities and Exchange Commission has crippled other crypto exchanges that, like Coinbase, have defied it, and the agency has issued multiple warnings that it will take similar steps against Coinbase. Through many actions and statements, the Biden administration

Over the past couple of months, meme stocks have shown a sharp price increase. Some have risen in price several times despite the overall fall in the stock market caused by the release of data on rising inflation in the U.S. Retail investors massively bought shares of low-liquid companies, which led to a 2x-3x increase

While there’s something romantic about taking a shot on an underappreciated enterprise, a countervailing narrative also exists, which brings us to the topic of stocks to sell. To be sure, very few people enjoy discussing this subject (especially if you own the shares mentioned). However, it’s unavoidable. At some point, you’re going to have to

Although electric vehicle stocks have become far less hot during this bear market, the pivot towards vehicle electrification keeps moving forward. Even so, that doesn’t mean every EV stock is a buy. In fact, there are plenty of names one should consider EV stocks to sell. Why? The overall trend may be favorable, but in the

Like with other financial stocks, the recent banking crisis has affected the performance of Ally Financial (NYSE:ALLY) stock. However, after plunging on the heels of many bank collapses, ALLY stock has found support. Growing speculation that legendary investor Warren Buffett’s firm, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A, NYSE:BRK.B), already a large Ally Financial shareholder, will make a takeover

Lately, it appears that Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) has been following the playbook of many distressed publicly listed businesses. The company is seeking to enact a reverse split of BBBY stock. Furthermore, Bed Bath & Beyond is still pursuing its equity offering agreement even though the company’s shares are rapidly losing value. These measures are

With the market just starting to recover, some overvalued tech stocks are starting to trade at a steep valuation.  Moreover, the latest rate hike is already causing some pain in the market, and we might not yet be at the bottom. In my previous columns, I argued that tech stocks were deeply undervalued due to

Over the past year, traders have looked for SPACs to sell amid a terrible slump in the sector. But the mood may be changing given the level of destruction across the sector. After all, many of these formerly promising companies are now 70%-90% below the stock prices at which they merged. Surely, some of them

If you’re on the prowl for penny stock bargains, Exela Technologies (NASDAQ:XELA) is a name you’ve likely come across. While facing a Nasdaq exchange delisting, for now XELA stock is, according to Finviz, one of the lowest-priced stocks listed on a major U.S. exchange. However, make no mistake, being one of the lowest-priced stocks does

It’s indisputable that electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) is eyeing the Saudi Arabian automotive market as a potential revenue source. Will this be enough to counterbalance Lucid’s problems at home in the U.S., though? Don’t get your hopes up, as major financial issues could weigh heavily on LCID stock in 2023. Lucid Group

C3.ai (NYSE:AI) has pulled back in recent weeks, but it’s fair to say that the market remains bullish on AI stock. Shares in this provider of enterprise artificial intelligence software bolted higher during January. That’s when investors, after Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) reported $10 billion investment into ChatGPT developer OpenAI, started experiencing renewed excitement about the AI

Many institutional and retail investors and traders often embrace fads for relatively short amounts of time. In other words, many entities will buy stocks within a “hot” category for six months to a year. Then they will rapidly sell the same equities as the Street becomes less enamored with the sector. In just the last

Lately, a lack of news has been good news for investors in Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock, which plunged during late February and early March. This was primarily because of the electric vehicle maker’s release of disappointing quarterly results and guidance. However, since the middle of this month, LCID has found support, with the stock bouncing

The conversation surrounding which dividend stocks to buy and which to avoid centers on a wobbly economy. The failures of banks including Silvergate Capital (NYSE:SI), Silicon Valley Bank (NASDAQ:SIVB), and Signature Bank (NASDAQ:SBNY) sent shockwaves rippling through the financial system. As a result, the potential for a financial crisis a-la 2008/2009 remains high. The FDIC has stepped in, and things appear calm, for

Although the data for January came in strong, economists, businesses and the market are still bracing for a consumer slowdown this year. With this in mind, it may be best to lower your exposure to the top retail stocks to sell. With the Federal Reserve intending to continue raising interest rates, in order to bring

Peruse the Internet for investment guidance and you’re likely to hear the adage that you shouldn’t consider stocks to sell when faced with volatility. Rather, you should buy up assets and securities when there’s blood on the streets. To be honest, it sounds bold and daring and something that alpha males do. However, blind adherence

The lowest-paying dividend stocks don’t have the same cachet as their high-yielding counterparts. After all, if you are looking for your portfolio to generate steady returns and/or steady income, you obviously want to find the stocks that can provide the highest risk-adjusted return. However, if capital growth, not income, is your top investing priority, it

How is Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) responding to the harsh impact of persistently high inflation? You’ll want to know all the facts before considering DIS stock, but you might not like the answer to this question. Prospective investors should seriously consider whether Disney shares are actually a good value. The days of Disney easily defeating its competition

Look at a stock chart for Lordstown Motors (NASDAQ:RIDE), and it is clear investors have already sent RIDE stock to the market junkyard. However, with its super-low stock price, I can understand why some may have the urge to go contrarian on this floundering electric vehicle maker. After all, it’s already at the bottom of

Generally, I dislike writing about the worst stocks to buy now (or similar themes) because it invariably offends members of the internet defense league. It’s not the greatest experience to receive a flood of messages from people defending the honor of corporations who could care less about them. However, in this case, I’m game. Recently,

Can Luxembourg-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Arrival (NASDAQ:ARVL) deliver value to its shareholders in 2023? The company certainly has an intriguing business concept. However, ARVL stock is likely to lose value as Arrival’s workforce shrinks along with the company’s capital position. Investors already learned in late January that Arrival is slashing its global workforce by around

If there’s any publicly listed business that needs a crystal-clear recovery road map now, it’s used-car retailer Carvana (NYSE:CVNA). Any prospective CVNA stock buyer should take a close look at Carvana’s financial problems. Then, they need to consider whether the company’s management is properly addressing Carvana’s shortcomings. The preponderance of the evidence indicates that the answer

In 2022, investors discovered that Google and YouTube parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL,NASDAQ:GOOG,) stock wasn’t impervious to macroeconomic challenges. It was a tough year for Alphabet, and 2023 might not be any easier for the company. Between regulatory problems and fierce competition from Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), there’s no shortage of issues that could negatively pressure GOOG stock this