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
2 Mega-Cap Stocks Wall Street Predicts Will Rally More Than 60%
Because macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns are expected to fuel market volatility in the near term, mega-cap stocks could be safer bets because of their ability to be resilient in tough times. Thus, Wall Street analysts expect quality mega-cap stocks Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) and NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) to gain more than 60% in price in the coming months. Read on.
3 Mega-Cap Stocks You'll Regret Not Buying on the Dip
The Fed's plan to raise interest rates aggressively has aggravated bearish investor sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve Board meeting this week. And rising recessionary fears are expected to sustain the bearish mood in the near term. However, quality mega-cap stocks Abbott (ABT), Broadcom (AVGO), and Pfizer (PFE) are expected to withstand market fluctuations, making them, we think, ideal investment bets on the dip in their share prices. Read on.
3 Buy-Rated Chemical Stocks That Should Be on This Month's Watchlist
Although the intensifying supply chain disruptions and consequent costs increases are hurting chemical manufacturers, the surging demand for basic and essential chemicals along with federal policy support should help the industry weather these conditions. Therefore, we think it could be wise to add quality chemical stocks Huntsman (HUN), Celanese (CE), and LyondellBasell (LYB) to one’s watchlist. These stocks are rated Buy in our proprietary rating system. Read on.
Buy These 2 Utilities ETFs to Protect Your Portfolio from a Bear Market
The Fed’s plans to hike interest rates aggressively to curb runaway inflation and the consequences of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war are wreaking havoc on the stock market. This, coupled with rising recession fears, is expected to keep market sentiment bearish in the near term. Therefore, we think it could be wise to bet on utilities ETFs Utilities Select Sector (XLU) and Vanguard Utilities (VPU) for stable returns.
4 Outdoor Focused Retail Stocks to Buy as We Head into Summer
Despite continuing logistical disruptions, the outdoor-focused retail industry is expected to benefit from rising demand as we head into summer. So, we think it could be wise now to bet on quality outdoor-focused retail stocks Vista Outdoor (VSTO), Johnson Outdoors (JOUT), Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO), and Columbia Sportswear (COLM). Read on.
2 Genomics Supplier Stocks to Buy in Q2
Rapid advancements in the genomics industry means that investors should look at suppliers to the industry. Therefore, it could be wise to bet on quality genomics supplier stocks Agilent Technologies (A) and Bio-Techne (TECH).
5 Worst Performing S&P 500 Stocks in April
With record-high inflation, upcoming aggressive Federal Reserve rate hikes, and other macroeconomic headwinds, the S&P 500 index reported its worst performance since March 2020. S&P 500 stocks Generac Holdings (GNRC), Etsy (ETSY), NVIDIA (NVDA), Align Technology (ALGN), and Netflix (NFLX) were the worst performers last month.
2 Stocks to Buy as Gasoline Prices Keep Rising into the Summer
Despite declining oil prices and increased productivity, gas stations have managed to keep gas prices high--as is traditional. Furthermore, because seasonal gasoline demand is estimated to soar, we think it could be wise to bet on quality oil & gas industry stocks Marathon Petroleum (MPC) and Valero Energy (VLO). Let’s discuss.
2 Online Travel Stocks to Buy, 2 to Avoid
Strong travel demand is forecasted to help the online travel booking sector register solid gains in the coming quarters. Thus, fundamentally strong, quality online travel stocks trivago (TRVG) and Travelzoo (TZOO) could be wise bets. Conversely, we think Booking Holdings (BKNG) and MakeMyTrip (MMYT) are best avoided now because their shares look highly overvalued at current price levels. Let’s discuss.