About Namrata Sen Chanda
Namrata is an accomplished financial journalist, with nearly a decade of experience. She specializes in interpreting news releases and framing investment strategies, and has worked with some of the leading companies in real estate, banking, insurance, mutual funds, financial research, fintech, and investment education.
After majoring in finance at college, she became a research analyst, tracking economic indicators and analyzing major global economic developments. She then went on to become a contributing author for the Market Realist, focusing on the technology sector.
Namrata has a keen interest in fundamental analysis and is passionate about educating investors about the stock market.
Recent Articles By Namrata Sen Chanda
3 Stocks Thriving Due to Strong iPhone 12 Sales
The iPhone 12 has driven AAPL’s revenue to record levels in the last reported quarter. Experts have noted that in short order it has become the most sought after 5G smartphone globally. Consequently, chip makers that are an integral part of AAPL’s supply chain are flourishing. Among them are long-time AAPL suppliers Broadcom Inc. (AVGO), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), and Cirrus Logic, (CRUS). So, we think each of these stocks should continue to exhibit strong momentum.
3 Blue Chip Stocks Set to Soar: Johnson & Johnson, 3M, and Lockheed Martin
Buoyed by positive news surrounding COVID-19 vaccine development and the potential for the Biden administration to get the U.S. back on track economically, investors are hopeful for an upbeat 2021. However, with a slower-than expected COVID-19 vaccine rollout and economic uptick so far this year, the stock market may remain volatile in the near term. Blue chip stocks are usually great investment options amid market volatility because their prices remain relatively stable in all market conditions. Three such companies are Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), 3M Company (MMM), and Lockheed Martin (LMT). We believe these names are positioned to advance.
Beware of These 3 Overvalued Cannabis Stocks
The cannabis sector has a lot of untapped potential. The sector has witnessed increased demand during the pandemic and investors are hopeful that the Biden Administration will accomplish the complete decriminalization of recreational marijuana by the end of this year. However, not all pot companies are screaming buys. Many of them are grappling with internal issues and weak financials. In short, their fundamentals do not always justify their valuations. Three such overvalued companies from which we think investors should stay away are: Tilray (TLRY), Aurora Cannabis (ACB), and Sundial Growers (SNDL). Read on for details on why.
3 Top Biotech Stocks to Buy in February
Biotech stocks attracted maximum attention in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a worldwide scramble to develop vaccines. Favorable news surrounding vaccines has boosted confidence generally that biotech companies will be successful in developing treatments for other critical diseases soon. Consequently, there is a tailwind behind biotech companies that is likely to continue in the near term. As such, we think three stocks that have immense potential to capitalize on this momentum are Gilead Sciences (GILD), Seagen, Inc. (SGEN), and Genmab A/S (GMAB). Read on for details.
3 Stocks to Buy on Increasing Adoption of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved over the past decade to be one of the biggest technological advances in a generation. Due to its enormous potential, companies worldwide are using AI widely in their operations, and experts predict that the AI market will advance by leaps and bounds over the next five years. Three big tech players — Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), and International Business Machines (IBM) — offer cutting-edge AI solutions and are continuously designing innovative offerings that leverage AI. These companies, we think, will surely be the biggest beneficiaries of the AI wave in the future.
Bullish on Silver? Buy These 3 Top-Rated Mining Stocks
The price of silver skyrocketed recently due to a social media frenzy related to bets on the commodity. While the euphoria is likely to fizzle soon, silver prices will probably continue their bull run because silver is used widely in industry. As such, silver miners should see solid growth this year on an expected rebound in the industrial sector following anticipated additional fiscal stimulus and a vaccine-driven retreat of the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, we believe top-rated mining stocks Silvercorp Metals (SVM), Great Panther Mining (GPL), and Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) will be the direct beneficiaries of these positive factors.
4 Stocks to Scoop-Up if the Stock Market Crashes
Experts are sounding an alarm over the potential for a market correction in the near term. If a downturn happens, much of the gains accumulated in 2020 could be clawed back, if not completely wiped out. Should a market retreat come to pass, we think it advisable to pick some fundamentally sound stocks on the dip. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), Oracle (ORCL), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), and Home Depot (HD) have all the ingredients necessary to rebound quickly if they falter due to a market correction and therefore should be on your watchlist. Let’s discuss
Grab These 3 Semiconductor Stocks Now: KLA Corp., FormFactor, and Veeco
Semiconductor stocks are poised to grow at a rapid pace due to upbeat demand trends driven by 5G connectivity, online gaming, and autonomous vehicles, among other sources. Chipmakers, wafer fabricators, and semiconductor equipment manufacturers are expected to see impressive growth this year and beyond. Consistent with this expectation, we think KLA Corporation (KLAC), FormFactor (FORM), and Veeco Instruments (VECO) are an integral part of the ecosystem, have immense growth potential, and are worth a closer look investment wise.
2 E-Commerce Stocks to BUY in February, 2 to AVOID
The coronavirus pandemic has brought a sea change in the way retail businesses are operated globally. But the e-commerce revolution has just begun and enthusiasm for it is expected to continue and grow. While the sector’s growth prospects are immense, like any industry not all industry participants will thrive. Hence, when selecting e-commerce stocks, it is imperative that investors analyze all aspects of a company. For example, at this juncture, we believe eBay (EBAY) and Farfetch (FTCH) are good picks, while Baozun (BZUN), and Blue Apron (APRN) should be avoided in the near term. Read on to learn why.