Stocks to sell

Transportation stocks have been under duress of late. The Dow Jones Transportation Index is up 5% in the past six months, lagging the S&P 500’s 18% gain. The transportation sphere is typically more sensitive to fuel price hikes, regulatory changes, and other economic conditions. Hence, the savvy investor will want to consider offloading transportation stocks

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) and Rivian stock got a tremendous boost recently after news surfaced that the Biden administration was planning to raise tariffs on Chinese EVs imported into the U.S.  The tariff rate is currently 25%, but is expected to increase fourfold to 100% soon. Biden wants to add a 2.5% tariff on all auto

Solar energy companies often create solar panel products so both individual consumers and businesses can harness the sun’s energy. With all the government support solar energy firms have enjoyed over the past decade, nothing could have prepared them for current volatile non-renewable energy prices and elevated interest rates. This is leading to there being many

Dining out may have gained popularity during the post-lockdown recovery, but based on recent data, the American public may be losing some of its appetite for fast food, fast casual, and other dining establishments. This leaves restaurant stocks at risk of declining in price. Stocks in this sector have already been squeezed by factors like

Cheap robotics stocks are worthy companies for you to consider now while they are undervalued. These companies are quietly improving their fundamentals and business outlook for the future. Furthermore, many can be bought at a steep discount. Also, robotics stocks leverage several catalysts that could propel their stock prices to new heights. Advancements in artificial

Lab-grown meat has been a growing part of social and political debate for several years now. Given the ethical concerns around factory farming and the reservations some people have toward eating meat, there has been a proliferation of start-ups researching and developing lab-grown meat products. However, not everyone has been enthusiastic about this trend. Despite

Investors would be best served by reducing or eliminating their positions in the battered stocks discussed here. The markets have faltered somewhat over the past month, essentially trading sideways. The lull provides an opportunity for pair investors to pare their exposure to weak equities.  Two of the three stocks discussed below legitimately are at risk

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has many powerful, negative catalysts at this point. Among the most important items are the automaker’s continued market share losses amid tough competition in the U.S. and China and the obvious hostility of the Biden administration towards the automaker. Also importantly, a large part of the American media appears to have significant animus

The AI hype train took semiconductor stocks to new heights last year. However, following a spectacular rally over the past couple of years, the semiconductor market is at a critical juncture.  Hence, investors would be better served by diversifying away from semiconductor stocks to sell. The irony is that with all the generative AI buzz,

Wildfires are raging in Western Canada right now. This is a huge reminder that weather has become much more unpredictable due to climate change. El Niño got going around June. Experts say we tend to witness the warming a year later. Cue the wildfires. “Basing it on the El Niño at the beginning of the

It’s now apparent that the streaming wars are over, and Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) has emerged victorious. One point supporting this is that studios owned by rival streaming firms, such as HBO, are selling significant amounts of content to Netflix. Another piece of evidence is that Netflix is very profitable, generating operating income of $6.95 billion last

Here’s an energy company that’s old and new at the same time. I’m referring to General Electric (NYSE:GE) spinoff company GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV), which may catch the interest of investor looking for highflying stocks. However, caution is advised as GE Vernova stock moved too far, too fast. Headquartered in Massachusetts, GE Vernova is focused on

There’s a “good news, bad news” situation in May for China-based electric vehicle manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO). Despite a strong monthly vehicle-delivery report, the bad news may outweigh the good news. Given the uncertain future growth prospects, we rate Nio stock as a “D.” This doesn’t mean Nio is doomed or anything like that. We’re only trying to warn

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation have led to a surge in interest in robotics stocks. However, investors should be cautious about investing in this sector in 2024. Many robotics companies are facing significant challenges that could negatively impact their performance and lead to a strong bear case for selling these stocks.

Widely known for its coverage of popular growth stocks like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), much like the old E.F. Hutton slogan, when Wedbush Securities talks, people listen. As such, many in the market may take caution with the stocks with lowered price targets that the sell-side firm covers. But much like how unthinkingly following sell-side ratings may

Meme stocks are certainly picking up steam. For investors in Trump Media (NASDAQ:DJT) stock that should be a good thing. Unfortunately, it hasn’t participated in this meme stock rally like GameStop (NYSE:GME) and AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) have. That’s partly due to the company’s core catalysts, and its unique investor base. As I’ve pointed out in

Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) is a perfect example of why you should not short a stock. As famed economist John Maynard Keynes once noted, “The market can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent.” Lucid should be doing even worse than it is. Yet here we are watching Lucid stock soar because someone posted a

Finding stocks to sell in 2024 is straightforward, but actually executing those trades is another matter. As always, bearish sentiment surrounds the Magnificent Seven as the S&P 500 hits all-time highs despite sweeping tech layoffs and overall economic unease. Sure, you could short a stock like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) due to massive overvaluation. But ask the

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the retail industry has gone through tremendous volatility. Initially, there was a boom effect for many retailers. People were stuck at home with money to spend. Unprecedented government stimulus paved the way for record consumer spending. And with entertainment venues and travel shut down, people spent more than

Another year, another hurricane season in the United States. Hurricanes typically develop out in the Atlantic Ocean and make their way to the Gulf of Mexico and the United States’ east coast regions. While this is a fairly regular phenomenon, that doesn’t mean investors shouldn’t avoid certain kinds of stocks. Energy stocks, in particular, could