Looking at the stock market today, smart investors know there are just some stocks to avoid in July. The S&P 500 sits only 6% below the all-time high it hit to kick off 2023. Even though there are predictions of painful economic hardship just over the horizon, investors keep pushing the market to new heights.
Stocks to sell
A lot of microchip and semiconductor companies have exploded this year with their share prices doubling and even tripling. Up more than 210% since January, chip designer Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) was the best-performing stock in the benchmark S&P 500 index during this year’s first half. Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), another leading chip company, are
No one doubts that electric vehicles are the next big shift. But not all companies who make them are created equally. In fact, it’s best to avoid plenty of EV stocks. We’ve known for quite some time that EVs would be an integral part in the push toward net zero. And that’s meant plenty of
Venturing into the intricate world of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks can be an intimidating task. While some firms are spearheading innovative breakthroughs, other doomed AI stocks are falling behind. This article will cast a spotlight on three such stocks that are currently facing challenges, making them less appealing to investors. These companies, while notable in
Despite the overall positive market conditions, it’s advisable to consider selling certain stocks. The S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Index have performed well in the first half of 2023 with technology stocks leading the way. However, the market rally is expanding to include other sectors. With the Federal Reserve approaching the end of its
The tech and growth segments of the market have been having a tremendous 2023 with one glaring exception. Traders have been choosing to avoid biotech stocks amid macroeconomic uncertainty around the sector. With the upturn in market sentiment and improving access to funding, however, biotech stocks should be primed for better performance going forward. It’s
In the colorful stock market landscape, doomed tech stocks are an ominous yet unavoidable presence. Tech stocks have effectively managed to swim against the current, showcasing an uptick, despite forewarnings of a couple of interest rate hikes in 2023. Investors, eager for signs of recovery, toasted the revival of the tech bull market. However, the
Investing in growth stocks is not for the faint of heart. That’s particularly true when it comes to acquiring the shares of companies trying to develop a brand new product or service or investing in the names trying to make big comebacks. In fact, as regular readers of my columns might surmise, I’ve lost significant amounts of
Consumers and businesses around the world are spending heavily for data protection and digital infrastructure. Cybersecurity companies embrace this trend. Worldwide spending on cybersecurity is forecast to reach a record $151 billion in 2023, according to data from Nasdaq Investment Intelligence. Furthermore, revenue growth in the cybersecurity industry is expected to grow 11% per year
Many large investors tend to sell stocks that are near or above their 52-week highs in order to lock in the profits they’ve generated. Moreover, stocks that reach the plateau could indeed be overvalued, given the large gains, in most cases, that they’ve generated in the preceding weeks. As a result, it’s a good idea for investors
Cryptocurrencies kicked off the year on an upbeat note, effectively navigating a tumultuous investment landscape. Consequently, many tokens are now meandering along the path to recovery, albeit sluggishly. Prices continue to hover significantly below their 2021 peaks. Therefore, identifying the cryptos to sell can be a prudent strategy. Bitcoin’s rising tide is lifting all boats,
If you’re holding onto your F-rated stocks, you’re playing a dangerous game. It doesn’t take a lot of time for a bad stock to do some serious damage to your portfolio. Doesn’t it make more sense to send those F-rated stocks packing? While it’s fun to imagine the riches that can come by holding the
The beginning of a new month, and a new earnings season gets investors thinking about which stocks to buy. They’ll also be thinking about which stocks to sell, which should include these seven blue-chip stocks to sell immediately. After all, knowing when to sell a stock is an important lesson every investor has to learn.
Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock could be in bigger trouble than you think. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk is known for being outspoken. One could say the same of Peter Rawlison, Lucid’s chief executive. Rawlison isn’t shy about his plans to wage war with Tesla. Some LCID stock investors might find this worrisome, as it won’t be easy
The synthetic biology boom of the pandemic era has become a synthetic biology bust. Many synthetic biology stocks promised the moon and delivered mud. It’s an evolving stock market and it’s time to sell the stocks that have no hope of recovery. Many companies that are currently beaten down still have much further to fall.
Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) stock has experienced a significant decline in its stock price as they recently removed it from the Russell 2000 Index. The removal was because of the company’s failure to meet the price requirements set by FTSE Russell. As a result, MULN stock has already been excluded from the index. While stocks like
The Covid-19 pandemic pushed digital transformation into first gear as many were forced to stay at home and a multitude of services had to be hosted online. By then, cybersecurity had already been a well-established subvertical in the technology industry. With so many businesses moving operations to the web, nimble middle market companies, such as
Back in late June, I argued that QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) was at risk of a penny stock downfall. Since then, however, QS stock has done anything but tumble down to lower prices. Instead, shares in this electric vehicle battery technology company have rallied back to high single-digit prices. However, while I’ve been proven wrong in the
Some investments are better than others. And while it can be difficult for investors to admit they were wrong about a stock, there comes a time when everyone should cut their losses. Some companies just can’t seem to get out of their own way and get their act together. That can lead to long-term declines
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has garnered incredible attention this year and successfully captured the imaginations of a swath of audiences. This has subsequently led to the rise of AI stocks with market-crushing returns. Now investors need to seriously contemplate what could be next in the AI revolution. Searching for exposure to this hot sector, investors have
As we traverse through a tumultuous 2023, the semiconductor market is facing a confluence of challenges which beckons the question of semiconductor stocks to sell. Gartner’s projections point to an 11.2% decline in global semiconductor revenue in 2023, a downturn fueled by multiple economic, technological, and geopolitical factors. Economic headwinds are shifting end-market electronics demand
U.S. equities markets are delivering outstanding returns for investors this year. While the first quarter of 2023 was characterized by macroeconomic volatility, the second quarter ended in more resilient markets. The S&P 500 is nearly up 16% year-to-date, while the Nasdaq Composite has roared back from 2022 lows, largely due to the AI craze, returning investors almost 32%
The meme stock craze of 2021 has largely faded. Yet, retail investors continue to look for stocks in which they can execute a short squeeze. Social media sites, notably WallStreetBets, is filled with chatter about stocks that are heavily shorted by professional traders. They are likely to be squeezed, pushing up share price to unsustainable
For investors, knowing when to cut ties with dead-end stock picks is always a challenge. It’s easy to remain idle in the hope that a given weak investment will suddenly turn positive. As Warren Buffett said, “Inactivity strikes us as intelligent behavior.” He meant that holding onto investments in fundamentally strong, profitable firms should be
Selling certain stocks now is recommended even though conditions are improving for the stock market. For 2023’s first half, the benchmark S&P 500 Index gained 16%. The technology-laden Nasdaq Index increased 33%, its best first half performance since 1983. While tech stocks have led the year-to-date rally, especially artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, the rally is
When you’re looking at which stocks to sell, don’t get too caught up in hope. In the investment game, hope is a currency of optimism. It fuels our choices, effectively stimulating growth while keeping the market’s heart pulsating. Nevertheless, there are plenty of stocks to sell out there, lost in a whirlpool of market unpredictability
When it comes to investing, not all that glitters is gold. In fact, the shiny overhyped stocks often blind us to the inherent risks in capital markets, trading at prices completely divorced from their fundamentals. Several such stocks faced a reality check last year, with their frothy valuations melting away to more reasonable levels. However,
Exercise caution amid the electric vehicle (EV) hype, as some battery stocks face intense competition and potential price wars. While many project the global EV market will grow significantly, several companies have struggled and experienced stock declines. The market carries significant uncertainty right now. Fears of an impending recession have not gone away, despite increasing
Following the speculative frenzy of 2020 and 2021, numerous penny stocks have lost their gains. Additionally, many former high-performers have also joined their ranks. While some stocks may be oversold and worth considering, most such stocks are not attractive investments despite their low share prices. Investors should exercise caution when considering penny stocks, as they
Investors love blue-chip stocks for their safety and stability. Ideally, they provide strong dividends from well-known firms with strong business models that fare well in market downturns. However, some companies are relying more on past results to hold onto blue-chip status than anything they are doing today. With these blue-chip stocks to avoid or sell,
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