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
Here's Why Some Investors Think Phunware Could Be the Next DWAC
The shares of software company Phunware (PHUN) gained impressive momentum last year on speculation surrounding its possible involvement in former President Trump’s social media platform. However, the stock has retreated nearly 7.5% in price over the past month. In addition, given the company's deficient fundamentals, is it worth betting on the stock now? Let's find out.
2 Beaten Down SaaS Stocks That Will Rally 80% or More, According to Wall Street
Because companies continue to function with remote working arrangements with employees—with many adopting cloud platforms as part of their digital transformation initiatives—the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry should continue to grow. Consequently, Wall Street analysts believe buying the price dip in quality SaaS stocks HubSpot (HUBS) and GitLab (GTLB) could deliver solid gains in the near term. Read on for details.
2 Homebuilders to Buy as Household Formation Rates Are Improving
Amid a home-buying spree that has been heightened by work from home trends across industries and an improving household formation rate, homebuilding companies are expected to see a further upswing in demand. Therefore, we believe it could be ideal to invest in financially well-positioned homebuilder stocks NVR Inc. (NVR) and M/I Homes (MHO). Read on.
Should You Buy the Dip in JPMorgan Following its Drop After Q1 Earnings?
Shares of leading investment management company JPMorgan Chase (JPM) dipped nearly 6% in price after the company reported its fourth-quarter earnings. In addition, the company lowered its guidance for 2022 over concerns related to inflationary pressure and a tight labor market. So, would it be worth adding the stock to one’s portfolio? Let's find out.
2 Vegan Stocks to Avoid Like the Plague
Rising awareness of animal cruelty, and the numerous health benefits offered by plant-based food products, have bolstered the vegan industry's growth. However, not all companies have been able to capitalize on the industry's growth prospects. In addition, considering the ongoing supply chain crisis that continues to threaten such companies' operational performance, we believe it would be prudent to avoid fundamentally poor vegan stocks Oatly Group AB (OTLY) and Beyond Meat Inc. (BYND). Read on.
Here's Why You Should Avoid AMC After its CEO Sold Shares
AMC Entertainment (AMC) is well-known among investors thanks to its skyrocketing short squeeze rally last year. Though the stock has exhibited significant momentum over the past year, it is currently trading 71.7% below its all-time high. Furthermore, with the company's CEO unloading more than $40 million in shares since last November, we think investors are better off avoiding the stock now. Read on to learn more.
2 Emerging Market Stocks to Buy as the Dollar Weakens
The U.S. dollar slid to a two-month low last week as data revealed that consumer prices in the United States rose more than expected in December. However, the weakening greenback could help emerging markets outperform in the near term. So, we believe it may be prudent now to invest in emerging market stocks Vale S.A. (VALE) and NetEase (NTES), which have surged significantly in price over the past few months and could continue ascending in the coming weeks. Read on.
Lulu's Fashion Lounge: Down More Than 38% From Its High - It's Time to Buy
E-commerce fashion brand Lulu's Fashion Lounge's (LVLU) stock slumped in price on its market debut and is currently hovering near its all-time low. However, given the company’s solid operational performance in its last reported quarter and favorable analysts' sentiment, we think the current price dip could be an opportune time to bet on the stock. Read on.
Looking for Cheap High Yield Stocks? Check Out These 2 Miners
Rising inflation, surging COVID-19 infections, and concerns over rapid interest rate hikes are expected to keep the stock market under pressure in the near term. So, we think it may be prudent to bet on high-yield stocks BHP Group (BHP) and Rio Tinto (RIO), which look undervalued at their current price levels, to ensure a steady stream of income. Read on.