Stocks to sell

Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) is steeped in the artificial intelligence trend, but it’s richly valued now as the sentiment surrounding AI chipmakers runs red-hot. If you have any available profits on Qualcomm stock, I encourage you to book them now.  Qualcomm isn’t a bad company by any means, but the Qualcomm share price recently visited $200 and I’d much rather buy

Stocks decline for any number of reasons. It’s impossible to predict those declines all the time but relatively easy most of the time. Avoid investing in stocks that represent weak companies. Anytime a business’s prospects are weak, the stock should also be weak. That’s obvious advice but advice that has proven unreliable of late. Special

Labor shortages are pushing companies to take unprecedented steps such as offering non-market wages and better working conditions. As a result, countries are opening their doors more widely to talent from abroad. The retirement age is also rising, as the available labor force is not enough to meet the needs of the economies. According to

The sluggishness in retail sales signals it’s time to assess retail stocks to sell.U.S. retail figures came in flat last month compared to March, significantly behind analyst estimates. Moreover, retail sales, excluding automobiles and fuel, dipped 0.1%, while a notable 1.2% decline in online sales pointed to a pullback in consumer activity. This worrying trend

It’s safe to say that you just can’t keep meme stocks out of the equation. Especially after the recent meme stock rally, triggered by Keith Gill, aka “Roaring Kitty,” to social media, had the market buzzing again. Consequently, the OG meme stocks in GameStop (NYSE:GME) and AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) sprung back into action again. Yet within days,

Mid-May saw a round of meme stock rallies thanks to Keith Gill, a.k.a Roaring Kitty’s return on social media. Roaring Kitty is the trader from Massachusetts who instigated the infamous meme stock breakout in 2021 that pitted retail investors against Wall Street. In true meme fashion, this signaled to retail investors that another meme rally

As you approach retirement, it’s crucial to carefully consider your investment portfolio and make strategic decisions to safeguard your financial future. While some stocks may seem attractive, certain investments can pose significant risks to your retirement savings.  In this article, we will explore seven stocks that retirees and those nearing retirement should avoid. These stocks

No matter an investor’s confidence level in a particular position, not all stocks guarantee success. Some companies, despite their long-running blue-chip status, or consistent growth decade after decade, fail to adapt to a rapidly changing market. This results in companies that, by all metrics of prior performance, should be stable investments. Yet, their future looks

In the world of EV stocks, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock remains king. The U.S. EV maker continues to demand the highest valuation of its peers and is among the most noted and respected brands in the space. However, a series of macro and company-specific issues have hit this stock over the past year. Demand for EVs

While macro-related issues are a factor, it’s company-specific issues that play a more significant role in causing shares from top companies to become blue-chip stocks to sell. Some company-specific issues can be out of management’s control. However, many of these types of issues stem from poor decisions by a company’s C-suite. For instance, management teams

The stock market’s been on an epic run over the past several months, and analysts expect even bigger gains ahead. Much of that enthusiasm is tied to potential interest rate cuts later this year. Thus, this scenario pushes investors to take on more risk in the equity market. However, to avoid catching a falling knife,

The economy faces uncertainty due to decreased consumer spending and a slowing job market. The impact of raising interest rates 11 times from 2022 to 2023 is seen through consumer spending, which saw 0% growth from March to April and a 0.1% decrease when excluding gas and vehicle sales. These statistics don’t account for inflation,

It’s too bad for AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) bulls that investors can’t live in a bubble. If they could, they would lock in the 45% gain for AMC stock over the past month. Sadly, we don’t live in a bubble, and AMC stock isn’t a five-star investment. It’s the exact opposite. It’s a dud, but not

There’s been a lot of bad news from iconic blue-chip companies lately. Poor financial results, lowered guidance and executive departures have dominated the news cycle and sent the share prices of many well-known companies sharply lower. As always, the market does not like bad news or surprises. The negative news has also called into question

In reality, many tech companies don’t have deep pockets. And in a higher interest rate situation, this becomes even more important. Although it seems the Fed will be forced to cut rates, latest FOMC minutes make future rate cuts less likely. To make sure the inflation doesn’t take off again, the Federal Reserve remains in

China’s MicroCloud Hologram (NASDAQ:HOLO) is generating very low revenue, and its sales have declined sharply in recent quarters. What’s more, demand for its technology is unlikely to surge anytime soon. The firm has provided very little information about its customers and the outlook of its business. Given these points, I urge investors to sell HOLO

The price of energy, particularly in the consumer marketplace, can be a major driver of inflation. After all, the type of energy a region or country depends upon has the potential to greatly impact the cost of its goods and services.  For example, in oil-rich states in the U.S. and globally, the price of crude

Growth stocks can be millionaire-makers and the same ideas can be destroyers of wealth. The difference between wealth creation and erosion is the timing of exposure. During the pandemic and the subsequent rally for growth stocks, Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) stock traded at highs that was close to $400. It was among the overpriced growth stocks

There are some retail brands that will always be in high demand. Walmart (NYSE:WMT), for example, will consistently remain a top competitor as long as it continues to be one of the most affordable places for consumers to buy the things they truly need. But there are plenty of retail stocks to sell right now

Hypergrowth stocks have tremendous allure. Investing in just one company like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) or Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) in its early days can lead to life-changing returns. But for every Nvidia, there are countless other companies that appeared to have tremendous prospects but were unable to turn that potential into reality. That’s been particularly true in recent