About Puja Tayal
Puja is a seasoned writer working with financial publishing companies like Motley Fool Canada and Market Realist. With over 13 years of experience in the field of fundamental research, she brings a blend of comprehensive, well-researched insights into her articles.
For the last five years, she has been extensively covering the technology sector, with a special focus on semiconductor and SaaS companies. She says, “Technology is reshaping the future. It’s important to stay abreast with the latest trends in order to make money in highly volatile tech stocks.”
On the academics front, she has completed her CFA Level 1 and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting.
Recent Articles By Puja Tayal
3 "Strong Buy" E-Commerce Stocks (Not Named Amazon)
E-commerce stocks have been big winners since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While Amazon (AMZN) benefited the most from the pandemic-led e-commerce boom, some smaller players like Sea (SE), Vipshop (VIPS), and Jumia (JMIA) are also capitalizing on the surge in online buying and selling. As the number of coronavirus cases is rising each passing day, these stocks could get you similar returns to AMZN, which is currently trading at an expensive valuation.
3 Tech Stocks to AVOID in December
Technology stocks have been on the rise since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the biggest beneficiaries were e-commerce and companies enabling remote work. But all tech stocks have not been able to sustain their strength as their future growth prospects are fading. Prices of stocks like Intel (INTC), Stamps.com (STMP), and Overstock.com (OSTK) have declined significantly since July/August and may continue to fall further in December.
3 Tech Stocks to Buy With COVID-19 Infections Soaring
Technology stocks are likely to rise further as the world witnesses a second wave of coronavirus infections. Paypal (PYPL), CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Twilio (TWLO) are expected to be the top beneficiaries of an intensified pandemic.
Forget IBM, Buy These 3 Tech Stocks Instead
International Business Machines (IBM) ruled the tech world for a long time. But the aging IT giant has been on a downward trend, with dividends being the only thing keeping investors interested. The IT consulting space has transformed from traditional services to cloud and digital services. Accenture (ACN), Fiserv (FISV), and Infosys (INFY) bucked the trend, making them a better growth choice than IBM.
3 Cloud Infrastructure Stocks to Buy for 2021
Cloud computing has become a necessity in the wake of the pandemic. While cloud infrastructure hasn’t seen as much growth as services, growth is expected to return next year. Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Arista Networks (ANET) should be among the biggest beneficiaries.
Forget Apple, Buy These 3 Tech Stocks Instead
The consumer technology market picked up this year as the stay-at-home trend led to many to buy or upgrade their devices. While Apple (AAPL) hit a $2 trillion valuation, there are better consumer hardware stocks to buy now. Stocks such as Roku (ROKU), Logitech (LOGI), and GoPro (GPRO) surged 65%-75% so far this year and could see further gains as demand increases for their products.
Forget Intel, Buy These 3 Semiconductor Stocks Instead
The semiconductor industry is a lucrative segment that stands to benefit from the 5G, AI, and IoT revolution. Intel (INTC) is no longer an impressive performer as its 7nm delays have put it behind in the technology race. Instead, NVIDIA (NVDA), Qualcomm (QCOM), and Maxim Integrated Products (MXIM) are leading the technology race. Read more to learn why.
3 Best Technology Stocks to Buy After the Election
The stock market rallied during election week as the outcome increasingly looked Democrat Joe Biden winning the presidential race, but Republicans controlling the Senate. This fares well for Alphabet (GOOGL), Facebook (FB), and Alibaba (BABA), as it eases concerns around antitrust laws and the US-China trade war.
4 Top Tech Stocks to Buy Before 2021
The tech stock rally faded in September as the market went bearish. However, some tech stocks have recovered from this correction and started rallying to new highs on the back of strong earnings and guidance. The stay-at-home culture and consequent improvement in financials should drive stock prices of Paycom Software (PAYC), Logitech (LOGI), Endava (DAVA), and iRobot (IRBT) higher next year as well.