There are several reasons that investors should be cautious about buying or holding biotech stocks at this point. First, the Street is generally bearish on the sector lately. In July, Barron provided evidence of that trend when it reported that the shares of a number of biotech stocks had fallen in the preceding week immediately after
Stocks to sell
The tech sector has been the best-performing sector in 2023. And I hope that your portfolio includes one or more of the “Magnificent 7” stocks that have posted most of the gains. This sector also includes artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, many outpacing the broader market. However, a quick look at analyst sentiment suggests there are
The electric vehicle industry is booming, creating trillions of dollars of value. However, among some of the top electric vehicle stocks to consider, there are a few bad apples, or what we’ll refer to as doomed EV stocks. Further, the lending landscape has changed over the past year and a half. The excessively low lending rate
Whenever a sector has multi-year tailwinds, there are several new entrants. With the fear of missing out, investors take a plunge in several stocks in the sector and a euphoric rally ensues. However, what follows is a period of correction and consolidation. It also becomes increasingly clear that there will be leaders and laggards in
Much like baseball, the investing game yields success through mitigated failure, which brings us to the topic of doomed stocks to avoid. No matter who you are, you will never achieve a perfect lifetime record in the capital market. It’s absolutely inevitable that you will get things wrong. It’s how we manage the next step
Investing in electric vehicle (EV) start-ups has always carried above-average risk. That’s because no matter what fuel powers the car, making automobiles is a capital-intensive business. However, that didn’t stop many investors from pumping money into these start-ups in 2020 and 2021. But the air came out of that bubble as investors realized it could
Video games continue to be the fastest growing segment of the entertainment industry. Worldwide revenue generated from the sale of video games is forecast to reach nearly $400 billion in 2023, and to grow more than half a trillion dollars by 2027. In addition, the number of people who regularly play video games has surpassed
There are winners and losers in every industry. So are you making the right decision when it comes to avoiding the worst AI stocks? Since ChatGPT was released earlier this year AI overtook blockchain as the trendy buzzword in the investment world. This has made it difficult to see past the hype in AI, as
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
The “meme stock madness” that sent GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock “to the moon” during 2021 is now but a distant memory. Yet even after giving back most of its gains from this speculative frenzy, GME stock continues to punch above its weight, valuation-wise. GME’s nearly $7 billion valuation vastly exceeds the likely underlying value of its
Social media gave rise to so-called meme stocks and although the investment case was always practically non-existent, meme stocks to sell are those that have failed to make something out of their newfound celebrity. The argument for holding onto a meme stock, apart from participating in a social media trend, is that the company suddenly
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
After an exciting 2022, the energy sector is now retreating. The price of crude oil has been trading in a range of $75 to $65 since the spring, well below its 2022 peak when a barrel sold in excess of $120. The record production and profits enjoyed by oil and natural gas companies around the
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
Despite some positive recent momentum, investors should remain cautious with GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock. This meme stock is one that continues to trade divorced from fundamentals. However significant challenges remain for the bricks-and-mortar retailer, with little help coming from key insiders that have been relied upon for previous rallies. It’s my view that traders should approach
Investing is an activity that demands prudence and careful consideration. Despite the appealing allure of high returns, not all stocks that seem attractive at face value are indeed truly valuable or even sustainable in the long run. In particular, certain risky stocks may appear enticing due to their rapid growth or hype in the market,
Just because a stock isn’t near its all-time high, doesn’t mean there’s a good buying opportunity. Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) stock is a textbook example of this. Before you think about taking a share position in Qualcomm, make a thorough analysis of the relevant facts and metrics. Ultimately, you’ll probably decide to stay on the sidelines. Qualcomm has
As the ghost of inflation continues to haunt the U.S. economy, investors have the daunting task of navigating the choppy financial markets. Amid the uncertainty, high-risk stocks in inflation are under the scanner for most investors. Even as reports suggest an easing in consumer price increases, the stubbornness of inflation persists, raising concerns over the
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,
Much like the rest of the real estate market, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have their ups and downs. They are a popular way to get into the business without having to deal directly with property. Right now, many investors are trying to figure out which REITs to sell. Lately, Many REITs are beginning to