Stocks to sell

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

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

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

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.

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 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

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 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

With slowing demand due to elevated interest rates, the mining sectors have probably been some of the most hit. Despite lithium carbonate prices having risen more than 11% on a year-to-date perspective — likely due to a strengthening market in China — lithium carbonate prices have fallen more than 53% over the past twelve months. Other precious

Investors who added Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) positions in early 2024 likely face disappointment, with many hoping for a potential rebound. Formerly the world’s largest EV maker, there are clear catalysts with this company that support the incredibly high valuation of Tesla stock. That said, there are reasons why this stock remains depressed. Investors are increasingly viewing

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

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.

China is a conundrum. With 900 million people, the country is the world’s biggest consumer market and United States companies love tapping into it. Whether it’s a new expansion opportunity or just a way to stave off slowing growth in more mature and saturated markets, companies eagerly do business there. Yet it’s problematic, too. Just

The electric vehicle sector continues to face a litany of issues. Demand dynamics are not what they once were and EV stocks have cratered — along with lithium prices — as a result.  One of the bigger issues is that electric vehicles also face a number of quality control issues. That may come as a

In navigating the tumultuous electric vehicle (EV) market, consider EV stocks to sell in April. 2023 was a challenging year for the EV sector, plagued by waning demand, reduced government incentives and a complicated macro-environment. Though the potential for long-term growth remains for a few, the gloomy short-term outlook suggests a strategic portfolio adjustment might

If you’re after a list of information technology (IT) stocks short sellers are targeting, then one should study this article carefully. IT stocks have been facing some headwinds recently, with valuations that appeared stretched even as the broader markets have been volatile. This combination of lofty valuations and market turbulence has made holding many IT

Investors are getting excited about the energy sector. The price of crude oil has topped $86 per barrel once again and is now at its highest level in months. Geopolitical uncertainty has played into the move. With the conflict in the Middle East and the ongoing problems with Russia, investors are pricing potential supply constraints