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
3 Stocks to Avoid as Food Prices Begin to Fall
Global food prices plunged on the news that Ukraine intends to restart grains and vegetable oil exports. Prices declined the most in July since 2008. Therefore, we think Village Farms International (VFF), Origin Agritech (SEED), and S&W Seed (SANW) are best avoided now, as they are not well-positioned to survive the price decline. Keep reading…
2 Pharmaceutical Stocks That Could Outperform the Market in the Long Term
The pharmaceutical industry is growing rapidly with advancements in drug manufacturing and a paradigm shift to personalized medicines. Moreover, despite soaring prices, supportive fiscal policies are expected to keep consumer demand stable. Quality pharmaceutical stocks Pfizer (PFE) and Merck (MRK) have outperformed the broader market over the past year and seem poised to sustain this momentum. Keep reading…
Is Shopify Stock a Bargain at Its Current Levels?
E-commerce company Shopify’s (SHOP) recent acquisition is expected to boost its operating capability. However, on the other hand, the company is planning to lay off 10% of its employees, citing the ongoing macroeconomic headwinds. So, is SHOP a good bargain now? Let’s find out…
The 3 Best ETFs for Conservative Investors
The odds of a recession is rising amid the relentless inflation and the Fed’s hawkish stance on it. Market uncertainties are widespread, and investors must exercise extreme caution at this hour. We think quality ETFs Consumer Staples Select Sector (XLP), Invesco Preferred (PGX), and Vanguard Utilities Index (VPU) could be perfect investments for conservative investors. Read on…
3 Low-Volatility Stocks to Invest in Right Now
U.S. GDP declined for the second straight quarter from April to June, adding to the recession concerns. Moreover, considering the lingering macroeconomic headwinds, we think it could be wise to scoop up shares of low-volatility stocks Leidos (LDOS), Incyte (INCY), and The Coca-Cola Company (KO) now. Keep reading…
Is This Software Stock a Buy on Its Downtrend?
Software company Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has declined almost 50% over the past year. However, the stock has registered gains over the past month on the back of its recent developments. But will it be able to sustain its gains? Let’s find out…
1 Residential REIT to Buy and 1 to Sell
REITs are considered excellent inflation-hedging investments due to their ability to benefit by increasing rents in an inflationary environment. Moreover, residential REITs have benefited from soaring home prices and mortgage rates. Thus, we believe it could be wise to buy quality residential REIT Daiwa House (DWAHY), which possesses robust financials. However, fundamentally weak Independence Realty (IRT) could be best avoided now. Read on…
3 Stocks to Sell on Housing Market Crash Fears
The red hot inflation and surging mortgage rates are causing housing demand to cool down and prices to fall. So, with rising fears of a possible housing market crash, we believe it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak stocks Redfin (RDFN), WeWork (WE), and Centerspace (CSR) now. Keep reading…
The Best Airline Stock to Buy Amid the Industry’s Rocky Recovery
Amid a potential airline travel rebound, undervalued yet fundamentally sound Alaska Air Group (ALK) seems to be the ideal investment option for investors. Wall Street analysts see robust upside potential in the stock. Read on…