About Komal Bhattar
Komal's passion for the stock market and financial analysis led her to pursue investment research as a career. Her fundamental approach to analyzing stocks helps investors identify the best investment opportunities.
She earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from St. Xavier’s College, and she is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Chartered Accountancy.
Recent Articles By Komal Bhattar
2 Downgraded Airlines Stocks to Avoid
The airline industry has faced several operational challenges due to travel restrictions and other routine disruptions since the onset of the pandemic. Moreover, the staffing shortages are proving to be a significant challenge in the industry, compelling carriers to pare-back flying. Given the scenario, we think downgraded stocks JetBlue Airways (JBLU) and SkyWest (SKYW) might be best avoided.
2 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy Amid Market Turbulence
Looming interest rate increases to tame surging inflation, intensifying geopolitical tensions, and the possibility of an economic slowdown will likely keep the stock market under pressure in the near term. Therefore, we think fundamentally sound dividend aristocrats Sysco Corporation (SYY) and Nucor Corporation (NUE) could be ideal bets to ensure a stable portfolio income stream. Read on.
Buy These 3 Stocks Yielding More Than 5% to Protect Your Portfolio
The fears of a global economic slowdown, coupled with the Fed’s monetary policy tightening to combat inflation and intensifying geopolitical tensions, are expected to keep the stock market under tremendous pressure in the near term. Given the market turbulence, we think the shares of Rio Tinto (RIO), Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP), and Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP), which each offer a dividend yield of more than 5%, could be ideal bets to ensure a steady income stream. Read on.
2 Gambling Stocks to Buy, 2 to Avoid
The gambling industry is expected to thrive in the post-pandemic environment due to the tourism industry's rebound and rising disposable income. Furthermore, online gambling and sports betting are becoming extremely popular due to advanced technologies and added convenience. Given this backdrop, we think the stocks of fundamentally sound companies Full House Resorts (FLL) and International Game Technology (IGT) could be ideal bets. However, we are concerned that DraftKings (DKNG) and Las Vegas Sands (LVS) may not be able to capitalize on the industry tailwinds because of their weak fundamentals. So, we think these stocks are best avoided now. Read on.
2 Undervalued Energy Stocks with Much More Upside
Oil prices are expected to remain elevated for the foreseeable future due to a heightened supply-demand imbalance. The key factors behind the high prices are sanctions on Russian oil imports and surging energy demand in a normalizing economy. Given this environment, we think energy stocks W&T Offshore, Inc. (WTI) and VAALCO Energy, Inc. (EGY), which look undervalued at their current prices, could deliver solid upside in the upcoming months. Read on.
3 Cloud Computing Stocks to Buy Now
The cloud computing market is expanding as companies innovate and find new ways to incorporate advanced technologies in their operations. Since the cloud computing industry is expected to grow tremendously in the coming years, we think it could be wise to bet now on quality stocks IQVIA Holdings (IQV), F5 (FFIV), and VMware (VMW). So, let’s pore over these names.
5 Outperforming Industrial Stocks to Buy Right Now
Industrial production and capacity utilization have increased significantly in the first quarter of this year, as per the Federal Reserve’s recent report. Also, planned infrastructure spending is expected to boost industrial activities and create new opportunities in the industrial market. Given this backdrop, we think the shares of industrial stocks Raytheon Technologies (RTX), Cintas Corporation (CTAS), Waste Management (WM), Fastenal Company (FAST), and Robert Half (RHI) could be solid bets now. These stocks have been outperforming the broader market this year. Read on.
Income Investors: 1 High-Yield Stock to Buy, 1 to Avoid
The market opened in the red today amid fears of a looming global economic slowdown. Moreover, with the Fed committed to raising rates to combat rising inflation and the Russia-Ukraine war creating its own uncertainties, stock market volatility might increase. Given the market turbulence, we believe high-yield stock Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) could be an ideal bet for income investors. Conversely, we think the shares of Orchid Island Capital (ORC) are best avoided despite their high yield, considering the company’s weak fundamentals.
3 Dental Stocks to Get Your Teeth Into
The dental care market is expected to grow in the coming years, propelled by an increasing geriatric population that is susceptible to dental disorders and people with unhealthy lifestyles that encourage chronic oral diseases. Furthermore, increasing government initiatives to strengthen oral healthcare infrastructure should help the industry grow. So, we think dental stocks, Henry Schein (HSIC), Straumann Holding (SAUHY), and Patterson Companies (PDCO), could now be ideal additions to one’s portfolio. Let’s discuss.