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
3 Stocks to Avoid During the Crypto Crisis
The crypto market has witnessed a steep decline this year with investors’ declining appetite for high-risk/high-return assets amid the rising interest rates. As cryptocurrencies are expected to remain under pressure, it could be wise to steer clear of crypto-focused stocks Block (SQ), Coinbase Global (COIN), and Riot Blockchain (RIOT). Read on…
1 Financial Services Stock to Buy This Week and 2 to Sell
The broader macroeconomic headwinds have dampened the growth of the financial services industry this year. While fundamentally weak financial services stocks SoFi Technologies (SOFI) and Exela Technologies (XELA) are expected to remain under pressure, continued technological advancements should help Forrester Research (FORR) stay resilient. Keep reading…
5 Retail Stocks That Could Boom on Holiday Retail Sales
There are preps all around for the holiday season. Consumers eye discounts, and retail stores increase their in-store workforce. With inflation finally showing signs of slowing down and consumer demand remaining robust, it could be wise to pick up fundamentally strong retail stocks Walmart (WMT), Dollar General (DG), Dillard's (DDS), Torrid Holdings (CURV), and J.Jill (JILL) to capitalize on the holiday retail sales boom. Continue reading…
3 Stocks That Would Survive a Recession and 1 That Won't
Despite the most recent inflation data showing signs of cooling down, the Fed will most likely continue raising rates as it aims to achieve much lower inflation. As many analysts expect the rising interest rates to cause a recession, it could be wise to invest in Walmart (WMT), PepsiCo (PEP), and Covenant Logistics Group (CVLG), which are well-positioned to survive recessionary pressures. However, investors must avoid Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) as it may struggle to stay afloat due to its poor fundamentals. Read more…
Snap and 3 Other Internet Stocks to Sell Now
Although inflation eased slightly last month, the Fed has indicated a higher-than-expected final level of interest rates. This is expected to keep the high-growth Internet stocks under pressure in the upcoming months. Thus, it could be wise to sell fundamentally weak internet stocks Snap (SNAP), IAC Inc. (IAC), Zhihu (ZH), and ContextLogic (WISH). Keep reading…
3 Blue-Chip Stocks That Are Buys This November
With fears of an impending recession weighing on investment decisions and driving market volatility, blue-chip stocks could be smart picks. Shares of well-reputed companies AbbVie (ABBV), Honeywell International (HON), and Lockheed Martin (LMT) could help safeguard investors’ portfolios against market volatility through their fundamental strength and stable dividends. Continue reading…