Stocks to sell

Some of the top companies on the market just posted poor second-quarter financial results. While company executives always do their best to put a positive spin on their quarterly numbers. there’s no covering up a truly awful print. That includes these seven stocks to avoid after Q2 earnings. Stocks to Avoid After Q2 Earnings: Roblox (RBLX) Source: Michael

Although speculative enterprises tend to draw in a loyal band of followers, certain circumstances call for decisive action, as these small-cap stocks to avoid in August confirms. Nobody wants to be the guy or gal throwing in the towel. However, you can’t ignore clear signs of trouble. Certainly, just because warning signs pop up doesn’t mean

The U.S. housing market has remained surprisingly resilient coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. The economic recession that has been predicted for more than a year now has not arrived, keeping buyers on the hunt for new homes. And while higher interest rates have led many homeowners to sit tight and put off listing their

Investing in growth stocks can be risky, especially for those migrating into new markets or turnaround ventures. Personally, I’ve experienced losses from such endeavors. Amid rising interest rates, caution is advised for overpriced growth stocks. Despite recent declines, their valuations remain risky. Two factors contribute to their potential downfall: further interest rate hikes and underwhelming

With hopes for lower interest rates and normalizing economic conditions, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been moving higher. However, as macro uncertainties mount, there are now plenty of REITs to avoid in August. After all, REITs are highly sensitive to interest rates (rising when rates fall, sinking when rates rise). Plus, if it turns

Stock markets are enduring turmoil this August. Since the beginning of the month, the benchmark S&P 500 index has declined 2%. The downturn comes amid uneven corporate earnings and notable misses among some highly influential names. The volatility also comes as ratings agencies downgrade America’s credit rating and even the ratings on several U.S. banks.

Meme stocks are exciting, and they often seem like a way to make a ton of money in a short amount of time.  The rise of Wall Street Bets and the retail trading movement in 2021 changed America’s financial markets. In particular, traders took a liking to a lot of smaller or more obscure companies

It may seem like an odd time to be writing about risky energy stocks. After all, the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) removed all doubt as to the direction of oil prices for the remainder of 2023 at least. The agency is expected to forecast that domestic oil production is expected will rise by

Healthcare continues to lag in the broader market. Year to date, the Standards and Practices (S&P) 500 Health Care index is down 2% versus a 17% gain in the benchmark S&P 500 index. The declines among healthcare stocks are broad-based, with health insurers, pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers all trailing the stock market. Fears of

It’s been a difficult year for many investors to digest. Despite higher interest rates, the economy looks strong, with employment figures continuing to remain robust. In fact, unemployment levels are near historic lows, suggesting the bear market that took place last year perhaps shouldn’t have happened. That said, there are clear reasons for investors to

As summer comes to a close, it’s time to look at your consider which oil stocks to avoid in August. Investing in energy companies, especially oil stocks, can be a good idea for an investor looking to diversify and gain exposure to more portions of the overall market. It’s just essential for investors to have

While expecting the latest QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) rally to prove fleeting, I didn’t think it would reverse course so far, so fast. That is, within days of publication of my latest bearish take on QS stock, it has given back the gains from its post-earnings surge, and then some. Between July 31 and today, shares in

As we soar into the year’s second half, the seemingly sunny skies for airline stocks appear cloudier. The hot streak in the first half will likely tempt investors to buckle in for a profitable journey. However, as we look closer, the proverbial airline stocks to avoid signs may be urgently flashing. Travel may have jetted

The retail space can be unpredictable even at the best of times, so these retail stocks are definitely ones to avoid in the current environment. Debt levels have grown to uncomfortable levels for many of the sector’s players, and with rates rising and consumers tightening their purse strings, many retailers are between a rock and

Do you like to get in and out of meme stocks for a quick profit? If so, then it’s fine to hold Yellow (NASDAQ:YELL) stock for a brief period of time. On the other hand, a long-term investment in Yellow will probably only bring you a truckload of pain. Yellow is a shipping, trucking and logistics

By now, you’ve likely heard about ongoing strikes affecting entertainment stocks. After actors joined the writer picket lines, most entertainment stocks fell sharply. The fallout was broad, affecting legacy media franchises and streaming platforms alike. But continuing strikes aren’t all that’s suppressing entertainment stocks, and the future is bleak for legacy companies reliant on cable

Solar stocks had a great year so far, with the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act including multiple incentives for homeowners to jump on the solar bandwagon. Provisions that included tax credits led to a 40% jump in U.S. household solar installation. The tide may be changing though. Recent human rights allegations mean dark clouds are forming

Consumer stocks have been a mixed bag for investors in 2023. The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLY) is up 34.5% so far this year, making it the S&P 500’s third-best-performing sector. Meanwhile, the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLP) is basically flat. Today’s list of consumer stocks to sell contains a discretionary high-flyer,

Last month, electric vehicle stocks spiked in price, including Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID). There are two reasons why LCID stock and other names in the space moved higher. For one, there were rising hopes of improvements ahead for the two biggest issues weighing over both the economy and the stock market: high inflation and high interest

Some folks might contend that Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) is a pioneer in the hydrogen fuel cell industry. That may or may not be the case, but it still doesn’t mean you should load up on PLUG stock now. As you may recall, the Plug Power share price rallied in June and July. However, the company’s investors