About Priyanka Mandal
Priyanka is a passionate investment analyst and commentator. After earning a master's degree in economics, her interest in financial markets motivated her to begin her career in investment research.
Her approach is to find a financial instruments’ intrinsic value for predicting its future price movement.
Recent Articles By Priyanka Mandal
Bargain Hunting? Take a Look at These 3 Stocks in the Basic Materials Sector
While the basic materials sector has suffered significantly due to the supply chain crisis and surging inflation, strong consumer demand and a revival of economic activities should drive the industry's growth this year. Therefore, we think quality basic materials stocks LyondellBasell (LYB), ArcelorMittal (MT), and Sibanye Stillwater (SBSW), which look undervalued at their current price levels, could be solid bets now. Let’s discuss.
3 Oversold Growth Stocks That are Screaming Buys: ICU Medical, KBR, and AMN Healthcare Services
Rising concerns over mounting inflationary pressure and the Fed’s signal that it will raise interest rates several times this year are expected to fuel market turbulence in the near term. So, we think it could be wise to bet on quality growth stocks KBR (KBR), AMN Healthcare (AMN), and ICU Medical (ICUI), which have been oversold of late. Read on.
2 Mega-Cap Stocks Down More Than 8% YTD to Scoop Up Now
Record high inflation, supply chain bottlenecks, and the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates in the near term are expected to keep the stock market volatile. Therefore, we think it could be wise to bet on mega-cap stocks Costco Wholesale (COST) and Accenture (ACN), which have declined more than 8% in price year-to-date but possess solid upside potential. Read on.
2 5G Stocks to Buy in February 2 to Sell
With rising COVID-19 omicron cases, the continuing remote working trend is expected to accelerate the growth of the 5G sector. Furthermore, the increasing adoption of the 5G standard across various industries should also fuel the 5G market's growth. Therefore, we believe fundamentally strong 5G stocks LM Ericsson (ERIC) and Ciena (CIEN) could be good bets now. Conversely, Marvell (MRVL) and Inseego (INSG) don’t look well-positioned to capitalize on the industry tailwinds, and we think are best avoided now. Read on.
Looking for Bargains? Check Out These 3 Stocks in the Industrial Sector
Even amid a plethora of business challenges and market uncertainties, the industrial sector achieved outstanding growth last year. And strong consumer demand and the reopening of economic activities should drive the industry’s growth this year. Therefore, we think quality stocks in the industrial space, CNH Industrial (CNHI), ManpowerGroup (MAN), and Hillenbrand (HI), which look undervalued at their current price levels, could be solid bets now.
3 Cannabis Stocks That Could More Than Triple in Value in 2022, According to Wall Street
The cannabis industry achieved impressive growth last year. And with increased public and corporate support, the industry is expected to maintain its momentum this year. Therefore, Wall Street analysts expect cannabis stocks Trulieve Cannabis (TCNNF), Cresco Labs (CRLBF), and Columbia Care (CCHWF) to deliver substantial returns in the coming months. So, let’s examine these names.
2 A-Rated Small-Cap Software Stocks to Buy According to POWR Ratings
Rapid adoption of software solutions for business automation and to facilitate remote working are propelling the software industry’s growth. Similarly, emerging trends and breakthroughs in the software industry should help the industry gain momentum this year. Therefore, we believe current market volatility offers an opportunity to bet on fundamentally sound small-cap software stocks Rimini Street (RMNI) and eGain (EGAN). These stocks are rated ‘A’ in our proprietary rating system. Read on.
4 WallStreetBets Stocks to Buy on the Dip
Some of the names discussed on the subreddit WallStreetBets (WSB) continue to attract retail investors’ attention due to their strong upside potential. Frequently mentioned WSB stocks Microsoft (MSFT), International Business Machines (IBM), Dow (DOW), and ON Semiconductor (ON) have witnessed price dips of late but should deliver solid returns in the near term. So, we think they could be great bets now.
3 Buy-Rated Growth Stocks Down More Than 25% Year-to-Date to Grab Now
As the market’s battle with significant headwinds generated by several issues continues unabated, we think it could be wise to bet on quality growth stocks that are currently trading at lower prices to reap maximum rewards in the long run. Bio-Techne (TECH), Informatica (INFA), and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) are down more than 25% in price year-to-date, but they possess solid growth attributes and are rated ‘Buy’ in our proprietary rating system. So, it could be worth adding them to one’s portfolio now.