Steer clear of these risky energy stocks to avoid before the next market downturn Is the market likely to see a reset, similar to the ones after the dot-com bubble in 2000 and the 2008 financial crisis? As with everything in economics, opinions are divided. In this uncertain environment, identifying energy stocks to avoid becomes […]
Source: shutterstock.com/ChrisStock82 Meme stocks are names that have gained a large following because of activity on social media. Of course, meme stocks’ heyday was back in 2021, and most of the names that went on a tear thanks to their popularity on social media have subsequently crashed. Among these stocks are GameStop (NYSE:GME), AMC (NYSE:AMC) […]
There are some REITs to avoid in this continued “higher for longer” interest rate environment. These investment vehicles are particularly sensitive to rising interest rates due to their reliance on debt financing. In this economic climate, REITs with high leverage ratios, short-term debt maturities and limited cash flows may struggle to maintain profitability and dividend […]
The National recently reported a declining number of listed companies on the U.S., U.K. and European stock markets. Despite record high share prices, the supply of stocks is dwindling due to bankruptcies, private ownership and fewer new listings. The U.S has about 5,000 fewer listed companies than expected for an economy of its size. At […]
Not everyone is feeling good about the stock market. Inflation has been picking up, and interest rates have remained elevated. Earnings reports for tech companies have been good for the most part, but that doesn’t mean the market will remain attractive over the next few years. Time in the market beats timing the market. However, some corporations […]
Tech stock investors have seen tremendous volatility over the past few years. While many stocks have soared, not al have. Thus, it is always a good idea to keep in mind which companies are worth adding to, and which are tech stocks to sell. If you look at broader indexes, that may not seem true. However, if you exclude the […]
Source: Roman Samborskyi/ShutterStock.com The U.S. economy is slowing, which is bad news for consumer stocks. In recent days, economic data showed that gross domestic product (GDP) in America grew at an annualized rate of 1.6% in the year’s first quarter, considerably slower than the preceding quarter’s 3.4% growth. At the same time, the personal consumption […]
Is the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) tumble finally over? That’s what many are asking, following the recent big rebound in Tesla stock, following potentially groundbreaking news regarding the EV maker’s efforts to develop and commercialize its driver-assistance technology. TSLA was already bouncing back prior to this announcement, but after the stock’s April 29 rally, it has surged […]
When the economy takes an eventual downturn, retail companies are the first to suffer, followed by the automotive sector. Currently, cash is becoming more expensive by the day, as consumers are reluctant to file for loans until the Federal Reserve begins cutting rates. For car companies, this two-pronged attack can sometimes be fatal, despite financial […]
Warren Buffett may be the Oracle of Omaha, but his track record isn’t perfect. Just look to his losing airline play that saw Buffett dump a slew of airline stocks, including Delta (NYSE:DAL) and American (NASDAQ:AAL), at or near their initial pandemic bottom in May 2020 — companies which, like Delta, nearly doubled in the […]