About Riddhima Chakraborty
Riddhima is a financial journalist with a passion for analyzing financial instruments. With a master's degree in economics, she helps investors make informed investment decisions through her insightful commentaries.
Recent Articles By Riddhima Chakraborty
5 Oil & Gas Stocks Positioned To Perform Well During the Second Half of 2022
Despite the sky-high prices, demand for oil and gas is expected to remain robust. Moreover, analysts expect oil to hit the $140 mark soon. Thus, we think quality oil and gas stocks Adams Resources (AE), APA (APA), Birchcliff Energy (BIREF), PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG), and Whitecap Resources (SPGYF) are well-positioned to perform well in the coming months. These stocks are rated Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system. Read on...
Altria is Still a Buy After FDA Orders Pulling JUUL Products Off the Market
Shares of Tobacco giant Altria (MO), a significant stakeholder of Juul Labs, slid last week on the news of the FDA preparing to order removing e-cigarette maker Juul’s products from the U.S. market. However, MO rebounded the following day as investors did not foresee any significant impact of this development on the company’s profitability. Given the stock’s strong upside potential from the current price level, MO is still a buy. Read on...
4 Stocks That Just Went From Bad To Worse
Stagflation is the word of the hour, with reckless inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes leading to slashed growth estimates. Our proprietary rating system recently downgraded MicroStrategy (MSTR), NeoGenomics (NEO), SolarEdge (SEDG), and Block (SQ) from Sell to Strong Sell. So, these stocks are best avoided now. Read on…
Which Tech Stock Is The More Attractive Buy?
Tech stocks have been under pressure this year due to the Fed’s aggressive rate hikes. However, given the solid long-term prospects of the tech industry, tech stocks Block (SQ) and VMware (VMW) could witness fair gains. But which of these stocks is more attractive now? Read more to find out...
3 Popular Stocks That Are Still Expensive
Inflation is running at a 40-year high, and the Fed’s aggressive moves to clamp down on inflation have led to a steep sell-off in the market. However, popular stocks Realty Income (O), Las Vegas Sands (LVS), and Lucid Group (LCID), which still look overvalued at their current price levels, are best avoided now. Read on...
2 Beaten-Down Stocks That Benefit From Recessions
The red-hot inflation and the Fed’s aggressive rate hikes are raising the odds of the economy tipping into a recession. However, consumer goods and grocery stocks usually withstand the market turbulence because of stable demand for their products irrespective of the overall economic condition. And we think beaten-down consumer goods and grocery stocks, Procter & Gamble (PG) and Walmart (WMT), are well-positioned to survive the recession, given their fundamental strength. Read on to find out more...
3 Stocks Rated ‘Strong-Buy’ For June 2022
Although investors remain anxious about the possibility of a recession, the Fed is optimistic about a “soft landing.” However, given the volatile backdrop, we think quality stocks Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), McKesson (MCK), and APA (APA), which are rated ‘Strong Buy’ in our proprietary rating system, could be ideal additions to your portfolio this month. Read on...
This Blue Chip Has Raised Payouts Every Year Since Eisenhower Was President
Blue-chip dividend aristocrat Procter & Gamble Company (PG) has increased dividend payouts since Eisenhower was President, marking 65 straight years of dividend growth. Let’s discuss its prospects in detail.
4 ‘Strong Buy’ Manufacturing Stocks To Add To Your Portfolio
Although manufacturing output weakened last month in the face of the Fed’s tightening monetary policy, the industry’s long-term prospects look bright, given the lucrative government funding and technological advancements. Thus, quality manufacturing stocks Vishay Precision Group (VPG), Core Molding Technologies (CMT), Hillenbrand (HI), and Mueller Industries (MLI), which are rated ‘Strong Buy’ in our proprietary rating system, could be solid additions to your portfolio. Read on...