Stocks to sell

Nio (NYSE:NIO), which at one time traded for as much as $62.84 per share, now trades for under $5 per share, putting NIO stock firmly in penny stock territory. However, investors have rightfully bailed this China-based EV manufacturer. I’m referring to more than just fair weather fans of the stock. As InvestorPlace’s Eddie Pan reported

Cocoa prices are still pushing aggressively higher, and may still have room to run. Recently passing $10,000, cocoa is up about 120% this year. All thanks to harsh weather conditions, black pod disease, swollen shoot virus, underinvestment and supply shortages. These factors have led investors to look at some of the top cocoa stocks to

The path to recovery for global movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy. We could hope for AMC stock to return to its meme-stock-craze heights, but the facts and circumstances surrounding AMC Entertainment shouldn’t inspire investors’ confidence in 2024. AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron is an enthusiastic cheerleader for his

Lucid stock (NASDAQ:LCID) burst into the scene with its sleek, high performance luxury electric vehicles (EVs). The company’s initial promise and bold claims after its IPO in 2021 garnered significant investor attention.  However, 2024 could be the year that the music stops for Lucid stock. Plagued by questionable leadership decisions, dwindling cash reserves, and an

Semiconductors are being called the “oil of the 21st century.” Much like energy reserves, the U.S. government is securing reliable sources of semiconductors to fuel economic and technological growth. By 2030, the U.S. could produce 20% of the world’s most advanced semiconductors, according to American Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. The U.S. currently produces between 10%

“Let your winners run.” That’s the advice I gave two months ago in arguing for investors to not take profits on winning investments even if they seem like overvalued stocks. Doing so undercuts your portfolio’s returns. I stand by that advice. But as they also say, never say never. By and large I am a

The old saying “what goes down must come back up again” has numerous counterpoints if applied to the stock market. Many believe that mean-reversion is inevitable. However, that is simply not the case, as asymmetrical downside is a frequent occurrence in the financial markets. Considering the above, we as investors must be diligent in our

U.S. equities have continued to trend downward as investors and market analysts reassess the prospects of a market crash. As of last Friday, the S&P 500 has increased by 9.11% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, while the Nasdaq has risen 6.91%. These figures are well below where the indices had risen after Q1 wrapped: both

The stock market rally continues, with last week’s jobs report sparking a rebound. And just a day after a steep slide, investors may wish to become just a bit more selective. Undoubtedly, AI is still the name of the game for many gain-hungry investors. The boom is unlikely over. Now, good economic data combines with

Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock reflects the falling prospects for high-end electric vehicles (EVs). During the last decade, the Chinese company was pitched as a direct competitor to Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). Its cars were sold as status symbols in “Nio Houses” to China’s millennial go-getters.  Nio was also an innovator in swapping out batteries to maintain range.  But

This article examines some of the most shorted financial stocks on the market. More specifically, we’re looking at financial stocks short sellers are targeting that you may want to sell before it’s too late. The uncertain economic environment warrants analyzing financial stocks sold short by market participants, as a divergence is likely to occur. Significant

Down more than 35% on a year-to-date basis, Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock has been an under-performer, to say the least. Now, the overall EV sector has been hit hard by a number of headwinds. Some of these are macro and sector-specific. However, like many of the harder-hit EV names, Lucid has production and deliveries problems.

After rocketing higher on fiscal 2024 third-quarter results in late February, C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock now trades 15% below where it stood before earnings came out. In fact, it took only two days for the euphoria over the artificial intelligence (AI) shop to wear off.  Was it profit-taking that spurred the decline or have investors had

AI stocks, biotech stocks, and renewable energy stocks dominate the list of most shorted stocks, but there also many consumer discretionary stocks short sellers are betting against. There is an excellent reason for this. Even as the U.S. economy remains resilient, despite challenges such as high inflation and high interest rates, a continued “soft landing”

There’s an old Wall Street adage that says “the market can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent.” We saw that play out time and again with certain beaten-down stocks. Just when you think they can’t possibly go any lower, they find new depths to plumb. Retail investors often mistake these relentlessly-declining stocks as

The stock market has thousands of investment opportunities readily available within a few clicks. You just have to log into your brokerage account, initiate a market order for your desired ticker, and you suddenly have exposure to a company. While it’s incredibly easy to invest in stocks relative to other investments, publicly traded corporations don’t

The healthcare industry has historically provided significant returns to investors, with a predicted CAGR of 12.71% until 2027. Although many successful and profitable companies experience a surge in stock price, the healthcare industry also has many stocks that plummet. This is because many healthcare companies rely on trials that need to be approved by the Food

The stock market has been in a solid rally since the third quarter of 2023, pushing significant indices to new highs. That upward trajectory also raised company valuations for many stocks, putting investors at risk of inflated stock prices and selloffs. Being the most traded exchange in the states, the Nasdaq is no stranger to

Some stocks enjoyed incredible runs during this year’s first quarter. Fueled by hype and speculation and the fear of missing out, a handful of stocks saw their share price more than double, even triple, between January and the end of March. The incredible gains made some investors very wealthy in a short period of time.

Could Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) get kicked out of the elite “Magnificent Seven” club this year? Apple is no longer a market darling. We’ve assigned a “D” grade to Apple stock due to company problems. Apple is a reputable brand that has delivered shareholder value. AAPL stock has been underperforming in 2024 compared to other “Mag-7” stocks. Apple’s current