About Rishab Dugar
Rishab is a financial journalist and investment analyst. His investment approach is to focus on quality stocks, trading at low prices, with business models that he readily understands.
Rishab majored in finance while at college and is currently a Level III candidate of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program.
Recent Articles By Rishab Dugar
Forget Palo Alto Networks, Buy These 3 Cyber-security Stocks Instead
With an accelerated digital transformation and with it an increasing need to migrate core data and applications to the cloud, the demand for cyber security has never been more critical. However, despite being a key player in the cyber security space, Palo Alto (PANW) doesn’t look well positioned to benefit from the industry tailwinds. So, we think betting on stronger players, such as Tenable Holdings (TENB), Qualys (QLYS), and Radware (RDWR), should better help one ride the industry wave.
Avoid Charging Into These 2 Overvalued EV Battery Stocks
The limited availability of precious metals used in producing electric vehicle (EV) batteries poses serious challenges to the industry. Also, the majority of the EV battery stocks are soaring solely on the optimism surrounding the core electric vehicle industry, which thus far has generated relatively little sales volume. Hence, we think overvalued EV battery stocks like Romeo Power (RMO) and QuantumScape (QS) are best avoided now. Read on to learn details why.
4 Steel Stocks Poised to Benefit from Infrastructure Spending
Demand for steel has picked with the resumption of industrial and manufacturing activity. Also, an expected infrastructure spending package from the Biden administration bodes well for the industry. As a result, major players in the steel industry, for example ArcelorMittal (MT), Nucor (NUE), Steel Dynamics (STLD) and Reliance Steel & Aluminum (RS), should witness significant growth in the near future. Let’s discuss this.
2 Luxury Auto Stocks for an Improving Economy: Ferrari and Daimler AG
Increasing technological advancements in luxury cars and the launch of electric luxury car models are the key trends contributing to the growth of the luxury car market. Thriving financial markets and the promise of a macroeconomic recovery this year are positively influencing consumer demand for elegant, environment-friendly luxury cars. Hence, we think the stocks of Daimler AG (DDAIF) and Ferrari N.V. (RACE) could significantly boost your portfolio returns. Let’s take a short ride.
3 Top Autonomous Vehicle Stocks to Own in 2021: Microsoft, Intel, and Alphabet
The autonomous driving industry is witnessing heavy investments from major auto-companies, technology giants and specialist start-ups. Companies such as Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Intel (INTC), with robust financials, are expected to grow significantly this year. Let’s look closer at some of the qualities of these companies.
Avoid These 2 Overvalued EV Component Companies
Small-cap EV component companies such as Velodyne Lidar (VLDR) and XL Fleet (XL) have been riding the highs of the EV wave owing to a bullish investor outlook and projected future consumer demand. However, with weak technological backing and product portfolios in a highly competitive market, the sustainability of their stocks’ large price gains is questionable. The valuations of VLDR and XL look stretched now, so we think it’s wise to avoid those stocks.
4 Dividend Growth Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio: McGrath RentCorp, Williams-Sonoma, T. Rowe Price, and FS Bancorp
With rising uncertainty in the financial markets and prevailing unemployment, dividend yielding stocks are becoming increasingly popular with investors. In addition, the prevailing low-interest-rate environment places dividend stocks T. Rowe Price Group (TROW), Williams-Sonoma (WSM), McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) and FS Bancorp (FSBW) among the best names for income investors. Each of these stocks has been able to increase its dividend payouts over the past few years.
Stay Away From These 3 Overvalued EV Stocks
The bullish EV industry outlook has helped many start-ups, without resources or products to trade at sky-high valuations. However, they do not have any substantial technological backing or production capacity to compete with the well-established players. Arcimoto (FUV), Electrameccanica Vehicles (SOLO), and XL Fleet (XL) are three such stocks that are currently trading at extremely high valuations and may witness a significant pullback in the near term.
2 Stocks to Buy as Biden Pushes for Infrastructure Spending
The Biden administration is crafting the pitch for a major infrastructure spending bill, aligned with its trillion-dollar long-term infrastructure plan. Thus, stocks like Otis Worldwide (OTIS) and Graco (GGG), which are involved in industrial construction activities are expected to grow significantly in the near term.