About Pragya Pandey
Pragya is an equity research analyst and financial journalist with a passion for investing. In college she majored in finance and is currently pursuing the CFA program and is a Level II candidate.
When analyzing stocks, Pragya takes a fundamental approach and focuses on measuring a company's intrinsic value. Her goal is to help retail investors create successful portfolios to achieve financial success.
Recent Articles By Pragya Pandey
3 Bargain Stocks to Buy This Fall
Although recession fears are rising, a strong labor market has buoyed investors’ optimism. Therefore, we think it may be prudent to buy the shares of bargain stocks APA Corporation (APA), Crane Holdings (CR), and Hillenbrand (HI), given their solid growth potential. Read on to learn more…
1 Stock That’s Unlikely to Trade Higher Anytime Soon
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) shares have slumped nearly 60% year-to-date as investors weigh the company’s poor fundamentals. Considering BBBY’s weak growth potential and unfavorable analysts’ price targets, the stock might struggle to rebound. Continue Reading…
3 Reddit Stocks to Avoid Like the Plague Right Now
Several fundamentally-weak stocks have recently gained traction as the meme stock frenzy made a comeback earlier this year. However, with the stock market expected to remain under pressure due to the current macroeconomic uncertainties, we think Reddit stocks AMC Entertainment (AMC), Riot Blockchain (RIOT), and Zomedica (ZOM) are best avoided now. Continue reading…
3 Safe Stocks You'll Want to Have Exposure to in 2022
The Fed’s aggressive monetary policies are raising recession fears. Amid such an environment, we think investors could consider adding AbbVie (ABBV), Pfizer (PFE), and Coca-Cola (KO) to their portfolios for stable returns. Read on to learn more…
3 Stocks to Avoid During These Trying Times
As the Fed's aggressive monetary policy stance to contain the soaring inflation is projected to keep the stock market under pressure in the coming months, we think fundamentally-weak stocks Uber Technologies (UBER), Lucid Group (LCID), and Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) are best avoided now. Read on…
Does This Entertainment Stock Deserve a Second Chance?
AMC Entertainment (AMC) has plummeted nearly 70% this year and is expected to trail further downward, given the industry's bleak outlook and its weak fundamentals. However, will the company be able to revive itself, given its attempts to strengthen its operational capabilities? Let’s find out…
1 Stock That's Likely to Keep Falling for the Rest of 2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global (COIN) is currently trading nearly 82% below its 52-week high, given its poor fundamentals and the crypto market’s downtrend. Analysts cut their price targets on the stock, citing deteriorating crypto trading. So, we think it could be wise to avoid the stock now. Continue reading…
3 Stocks That Can Power Through a Recession
Multi-decade high inflation, combined with the prospect of strong central bank interest rate hikes this year, might trigger a recession. So, investors seeking to beat the consequent market downturn might consider investing in fundamentally-sound stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Walmart (WMT), and Coca-Cola (KO), given the inelastic demands for their products and ability to generate consistent returns. Read on to learn more…
1 Stock Living up to Its Name This Year
Biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) reported stable revenue growth for the second quarter thanks to outstanding clinical and operational performance. Furthermore, despite generating significant momentum over the past few months, the stock is trading at a discounted valuation. So, we think it may be prudent to scoop its shares now. Read on…