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
Got $2,000? These 2 Stocks Are Screaming Buys
A solid start to the third-quarter earnings season, a decline in jobless claims, and declining COVID-19 cases have been helping the major stock market indexes move higher lately. Therefore, we think it could be worth betting on fundamentally sound stocks Extreme Networks (EXTR) and Universal Electronics (UEIC). These two stocks are rated ‘Strong Buy’ in our proprietary rating system. Read on.
4 Cannabis Stocks Wall Street Analysts Rate 'Strong Buy'
With the laws around cannabis in the U.S. gradually being relaxed, the cannabis industry has witnessed significant momentum of late. And the growing therapeutic and recreational use of marijuana should keep driving the industry’s growth. Hence, we think fundamentally sound cannabis stocks Curaleaf (CURLF), Green Thumb (GTBIF), Trulieve Cannabis (TCNNF), and Cresco Labs (CRLBF) could now be worth adding to one’s watchlist. Also, Wall Street analysts have rated these stocks ‘Strong Buy.’ Read on.
Scoop Up These 3 Beaten Down Tech Stocks for a Year-End Rebound
An increasing reliance on wireless technology and cloud computing, and enterprises’ massive spending on strengthening their analytical capabilities, have been driving the technology industry’s growth. Given this backdrop, we think fundamentally sound tech stocks Micron (MU), Qorvo (QRVO), and Fair Isaac (FICO), which have suffered price declines lately, could be solid bets now. Let’s discuss these stocks.
3 Top Bargain Stocks to Buy in October
With the rapid rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, the economy is now in a rebuilding phase. A solid start to the third-quarter earnings season, a fall in initial jobless claims, and a low-interest-rate environment should translate to bullish market sentiment in the near term. So, we think quality stocks Ultralife (ULBI), FONAR (FONR), and Good Times (GTIM), which look undervalued at their current price levels, could be solid bets now. Let’s discuss.
4 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Before They Take Off
The decrease in the jobless claims and a solid start to the third-quarter earnings season have of late fostered positive market sentiment. The continuing low-interest-rate environment is also contributing to investors’ confidence. Given this backdrop, we believe stocks with attractive long-term growth prospects—SS&C Technologies (SSNC), Amdocs (DOX), Criteo (CRTO), and EchoStar (SATS)—which look undervalued at their current price levels, could be ideal picks now. So, let’s discuss.
Beware of These 2 Electric Vehicle Stocks Downgraded This Month
Growing consumer interest and government incentives should drive the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry. However, intense competition and a semiconductor chip shortage will keep some industry participants under tremendous pressure in the near term. For example, analysts have recently downgraded EV stocks Hyliion (HYLN) and Lordstown Motors (RIDE). Read on to learn more as to why.
3 Beaten Down Small-Cap Stocks to Scoop Up Right Now
While small-cap stocks are usually more volatile than their mid-cap and large-cap brethren, the solid growth opportunities they often deliver make them attractive to many investors. And given the continuing low-interest-rate environment, which is beneficial for small-cap stocks, we think it could be wise to bet on fundamentally sound small-cap stocks CTS Corporation (CTS), Universal Electronics (UEIC), and Travelzoo (TZOO), which have suffered price declines over the past few months. Let’s discuss.
3 Meme Stocks to Avoid in Q4 According to the POWR Ratings
Characterized by popularity, momentum, and high short interest, meme stocks have attracted much investor attention since the beginning of the year. However, since most meme stocks possess weak fundamentals, it could be risky to bet on them based solely on their price performance. As such, we believe investors are better off avoiding meme stocks Beyond Meat (BYND), Virgin Galactic (SPCE), and Clover Health (CLOV). These stocks are rated ‘Strong Sell’ in our proprietary rating system. Read on.
2 Chinese Stocks to Consider Buying on News of a U.S./China Summit
Though the relationship between the world’s top two economies, the United States and China, has remained rocky over the past several years, a planned virtual summit by the two nations by the end of this year might ease tensions to an extent. Therefore, we believe Chinese stocks NetEase, Inc. (NTES) and Weibo Corporation (WB) are well-positioned to soar in price in the coming months. Let’s discuss.