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
Sell This Streaming Stock Before It Falls Further
Shares of television streaming platform provider Roku (ROKU) have plummeted 77.5% over the past year and are trading close to 80% below its 52-week high. The company reported disappointing financials, raising concerns over its slowing ad spending and weak profit margins. Given its lofty valuation and poor earnings growth prospects, we think the stock is best avoided now. Read on…
Interested in EV? Here's a Far Better Stock to Buy Than Tesla
Due to rising consumer demand and supportive government initiatives, the electric vehicle (EV) industry is expected to grow rapidly in the upcoming years. While EV behemoth Tesla (TSLA) is anticipated to benefit from the same, Ford Motor’s (F) lower valuation and impressive growth attributes make it a better choice for investors now. Read on to learn more…
There's a Better Pick Over Exxon Mobil in the Energy Sector
While higher price realizations and significant market demand should bode well for energy companies, including Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC), we think MPC is better positioned to capitalize on the industry tailwinds given its solid fundamentals and growth attributes. Read on to learn more…
1 Tech Stock You Can Always Buy for Long-Term Safety
Shares of Microsoft (MSFT) have plummeted this year amid a broader market sell-off. However, given the company's positive outlook, bullish Wall Street estimates, and steady dividend payments, we believe it could be worth scooping up its shares for the long haul. Read on…
This 1 ETF Could Give Your Portfolio the Stability It Needs Right Now
Due to stable demand, the utility sector offers an effective hedge against economic downturns. Therefore, we think investing in Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), which provides significant exposure for the defensive utility sector, may help investors give their portfolios much-needed stability amid these uncertain economic and market conditions. Read on…
3 Cruise Ship Stocks Sailing in Rough Waters Right Now
Persistently high inflation and the Fed’s aggressive stance to combat it have increased recession fears. While the cruise industry barely recovered from the pandemic-led disruptions, a downturn in the economy could wipe out its liquidity. So, it may be prudent to avoid fundamentally weak cruise ship stocks Carnival Corporation (CCL), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), and Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL). Continue reading…
It's Not Too Late for Investors to Start Buying GILD Stock
Biopharmaceutical giant Gilead Sciences (GILD) has delivered solid segmental sales growth in the last reported quarter. In addition, the company’s various research breakthroughs and drug approvals should further bolster its performance in the coming months. Given its robust profitability and discounted valuation, we think it could be wise to scoop up GILD’s shares now. Read on…
3 Retail Stocks to Cut From Your Portfolio Before Things Gets Worse
With inflation hovering near a 40-year high, the specialty retail industry is crippling. Since persistent economic headwinds make the industry’s prospects bleak, we think fundamentally-weak retail stocks GameStop Corp. (GME), Five Below (FIVE), and Wayfair (W) are best avoided now. Read on…
1 ETF That's a Great Idea to Tap Into Right Now
Elevated inflation and the Fed’s upcoming interest rate hikes are expected to keep the stock market under pressure. So, to benefit from the declines in the stock market, it could be wise to invest in ProShares Short QQQ ETF (PSQ), which employs a short strategy and seeks to benefit from the Nasdaq-100’s decline. Read on…