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 Value Stocks to Buy as Investor Sentiment Keeps Getting More Bearish
Amid record-high inflation and other macroeconomic headwinds, investor sentiment is expected to remain bearish. Market sell-offs are expected to continue in the near term. But undervalued stocks with impressive financials are expected to deliver solid returns during this period. So, we think it could be wise to scoop up the shares of quality value stocks ArcelorMittal (MT), Bluegreen Vacations (BVH), and Kronos Worldwide (KRO), which are currently trading at discounts to their peers. Read on.
2 Stocks to Avoid with the Fed Determined to Crush Inflation
Since high inflation is expected to continue longer than expected, the Fed plans to raise interest rates aggressively this year to curb inflationary pressures. Given the possibility of these interest rate hikes dragging the stock market down further, we think it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak and overvalued stocks Robinhood (HOOD) and Snowflake (SNOW). Let’s discuss.
2 Chinese Stocks Buy, 2 to Avoid
Record high inflation, and the resurgence of COVID-19 cases and consequent lockdowns have negatively impacted the Chinese equity market. However, fundamentally strong Chinese stocks look sufficiently stable to weather short-term losses. So, it could be wise to bet on quality Chinese stocks FinVolution (FINV) and 360 DigiTech (QFIN). However, we think the stocks of fundamentally weak companies Bilibili (BILI) and Agora (API) are best avoided now because they look overvalued at current price levels. Read on.
3 Beaten-Down Logistics Stocks Wall Street Loves
The Russia-Ukraine war and reinstated COVID-19 lockdowns in some regions have intensified the global supply crunch. Nevertheless, logistics companies are expected to grow substantially with stable consumer demand. So, Wall Street analysts expect beaten down yet quality logistics stocks XPO Logistics (XPO), Radiant Logistics (RLGT), and Cryoport (CYRX) to rally by more than 65% in price in the near term. Let’s discuss.
Do Not Buy the Dip: Grab Holdings and Wayfair
The stock market has suffered massive selloffs of late on growing worries about logistical disruptions, rising energy prices, galloping inflation, and forthcoming federal interest rate hikes. While stock price dips can offer attractive entry points to quality names, we think it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak Grab Holdings (GRAB) and Wayfair (W), which look significantly overvalued at the current price levels. Read on.
5 Pharmaceutical Stocks Under $10 to Buy Right Now
Supportive federal policies to boost medical research and development, tech integration, and robust demand are factors that are expected to drive the long-term growth of the pharmaceutical industry. Thus, we think it could be wise to bet on quality pharmaceutical stocks Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX), Radius Health (RDUS), Assertio Holdings (ASRT), Kamada (KMDA), and Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX), which are currently trading at less than $10. Read on.
2 Staffing Services Stocks to Buy on Labor Shortages
The Russia-Ukraine war has worsened an already severe labor shortage. With high demand for labor from employers, staffing services companies are well-positioned to benefit. Therefore, we think it could be wise to bet on quality staffing services stocks Robert Half International (RHI) and Randstad (RANJY). Let’s discuss.
2 Under-the-Radar Pharmaceutical Stocks to Add to Your Watchlist
Irrespective of worsening supply chain disruptions due to the Russia-Ukraine war, the pharmaceutical industry is expected to witness stable growth given the rising medical needs of an aging population and rapid advancements in the drug development process. So, amid an apparent resurgence of COVID-19 cases, we think it could be wise to scoop up shares of under-the-radar pharmaceutical stocks Amphastar (AMPH) and Ironwood (IRWD).
5 Soaring Basic Materials Stocks Flying Under-the-Radar
The Russia-Ukraine war has intensified global supply chain disruptions, causing an increase in input prices for most industries. Because basic materials are inputs for several industries, the companies in this space are benefiting from the high demand and rising prices. So, we think it could be wise to bet on quality basic materials stocks Commercial Metals (CMC), Gold Fields (GFI), FMC (FMC), Warrior Met Coal (HCC), and Methanex (MEOH), which are flying under the radar. Let’s discuss.