About Malaika Alphonsus
Malaika's passion for writing and interest in financial markets led her to pursue a career in investment research.
With a degree in Economics and Psychology, she intends to assist investors in making informed investment decisions.
Recent Articles By Malaika Alphonsus
2 Financial Stocks to Buy in January 2023 and 1 to Sell
The financial industry could benefit from the rise in consumer spending and the possibility of the interest rates rising further. Therefore, investing in fundamentally strong financial stocks, AssetMark Financial Holdings (AMK) and Regional Management (RM), could be wise. However, due to its poor fundamentals and weak growth prospects, it could be wise to sell Ally Financial (ALLY). Read more…
2 Dividend Kings to Buy for 2023
Although inflation slowed in December, concerns of a recession weigh heavy on investors’ sentiments as the Fed plans to continue raising interest rates this year. Therefore, to hedge one’s portfolio against recession, investors could add PepsiCo (PEP) and Colgate-Palmolive (CL) to their portfolios due to their strong fundamentals and steady dividend payments. Read more…
2 Grocery Stocks to Buy for a Potential Recession
After easing for two consecutive months in October and November, inflation cooled off further in December. Moreover, given the inelastic demand for their products, grocery stocks could perform better during economic turmoil. Therefore, buying fundamentally strong grocery stocks, Walmart (WMT), and Albertsons Companies (ACI) could be wise. Let’s discuss this...
3 Agriculture Stocks to Add to Your Watchlist Now
The agriculture industry is expected to witness solid growth amid high demand and cooling fertilizer prices. Therefore, it could be wise for investors to add fundamentally strong agriculture stocks Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), Nutrien (NTR), and The Mosaic Company (MOS) to their watchlist. Continue reading…
1 Telecom Stock to Buy in January 2023 and 1 to Sell
Rapid digitization and the need for high-speed connectivity is driving the growth of the telecom industry. Therefore, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong telecom stock Verizon Communications (VZ). However, FingerMotion (FNGR) could be best avoided due to its weak fundamentals and poor growth prospects. Read more…
2 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
Despite the tech industry bearing the brunt of the Fed’s aggressive interest rate hikes last year, the industry’s long-term growth outlook looks promising due to the strong demand for tech solutions. Therefore, it could be wise for investors to buy and hold fundamentally strong tech stocks Dell Technologies (DELL) and Celestica (CLS). Read more…
3 Must Have Pharma Stocks in January 2023
Rising rates of chronic diseases, an aging population, and increasing healthcare spending should drive the pharma industry’s growth in the upcoming years. Moreover, pharma companies perform steadily regardless of economic conditions due to the inelastic demand for their products. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong pharma stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Novartis AG (NVS), and GSK plc (GSK). Read more…
2 Stocks You Shouldn't Touch With a 10-Foot Pole
Although inflation has started showing signs of easing, minutes from the Fed’s last policy meeting indicate interest rate hikes to continue. This is expected to put further pressure on internet stocks. Therefore, it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak Internet stocks Shopify Inc. (SHOP) and DoorDash, Inc. (DASH). Read more…
2 Industrial Stocks That Need to Be on Your Radar in 2023
With the Biden government announcing several infrastructure projects and pushing domestic manufacturing, the industrial sector is poised for solid growth. Therefore, investing in fundamentally strong industrial stocks Hillenbrand (HI) and Myers Industries (MYE) could be wise. Keep reading…