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
3 Stocks to Buy if You Think Supply Chain Issues Will Start Improving
Several industries were severely impacted by supply chain constraints last year, but many experts expect these issues will be largely eased by mid-year. Furthermore, because companies are preparing themselves by adopting various strategies to meet high consumer demand, we think it could be prudent to invest in fundamentally-sound stocks Columbia Sportswear (COLM), Foot Locker (FL), and Shoe Carnival (SCVL) stocks. We think these companies are well-positioned to deliver handsome returns in the near term. Read on.
3 Material Stocks That Will Profit from Increasing EV Sales
After a robust performance in 2021, the electric vehicles (EVs) sector is poised to maintain its sales momentum in 2022. With robust consumer demand for efficient, cost-effective, and clean-energy-based vehicles, along with government initiatives to facilitate environmental sustainability, EV makers should continue to witness a surge in sales. So, we think EV component suppliers BHP Group (BHP), Rio Tinto (RIO), and Anglo American (NGLOY) should benefit from the sales super cycle. Read on to learn more.
3 Tech Stocks to Buy at a Discount
Rapid digitalization, organizations’ increasing tech budgets, and continuing tech innovations should propel the tech market’s growth in 2022. Therefore, we believe it may be rewarding to invest in tech stocks Intuit (INTU), Constellation Software (CNSWF), and Veeva Systems (VEEV). These names are currently trading below their 52-week highs primarily because of the concerns surrounding expected interest rate hikes. Read on.
3 Stocks Under $10 With Major Potential in 2022
Rising inflation and concerns surrounding potential interest rate hikes caused the major stock market indexes to retreat in the first week of this year. However, a decline in the unemployment rate and the expectation of a solid fourth-quarter earnings season should help the market see an uptrend in the near term. Thus, we think it could be wise to bet on low-priced stocks SunCoke (SXC), Lincoln Educational Services (LINC), and Destination XL Group (DXLG), which we think hold immense upside potential. Read on.
Avoid These 2 Overvalued Cybersecurity Stocks
The growing demand for cybersecurity solutions has helped stocks in this sector garner significant investor attention over the past year. However, this has caused many cybersecurity stocks to trade at lofty valuations even in the absence of requisite fundamental strength. We think two examples of this are SentinelOne (S) and Rapid7 (RPD). These cybersecurity stocks look significantly overvalued at their current price levels. So, they are best avoided now.
4 Highly Ranked Networking Stocks Flying Under the Radar
Application of advanced technology solutions across various industries, continued adoption of 5G networks, and several new tech trends should propel the networking market's growth this year. Therefore, fundamentally sound networking stocks Viavi (VIAV), Extreme Networks (EXTR), AudioCodes (AUDC), and Digi International (DGII) could be ideal picks now. These stocks are rated ‘Strong Buy’ in our proprietary rating system.
3 Personal Care Products Stocks Trading Near 52-Week Highs That Have More Room to Run
With peoples’ increasing awareness regarding health and hygiene, the demand for personal care products is surging. Increasing demand for organic, natural, and customized products is further driving the personal care market's growth. Therefore, we believe it could be wise to bet on personal care product stocks The Procter & Gamble (PG), Colgate-Palmolive (CL), and Edgewell (EPC). These stocks are currently trading near their 52-weeks highs, but we think still have plenty of upside to deliver. Read on.
4 High-Flying Food Products Stocks with More Upside
Shifting consumer preferences toward easy-to-eat and ready-to-make nutritious food items is driving the food products industry’s growth. Advances in packaging and food preservation processes should also drive revenue growth for companies in this space. So, we think food products stocks General Mills (GIS), Kellogg (K), Ingredion (INGR), and Flowers Foods (FLO) could be ideal picks now, given their momentum over the past few months and their fundamental strength to maintain it. So, let’s pore over these names.
2 Beaten Down Software Stocks to Scoop Up in January
The rapid adoption of software solutions to facilitate hybrid working arrangements, and increased organizational expenditures on software upgrades, should fuel the software industry’s growth. Therefore, we believe recent price dips could be an opportune time to bet on fundamentally sound software stocks Blackbaud (BLKB) and Agilysys (AGYS). Let’s discuss.