About Santanu Roy
Having been fascinated by the traditional and evolving factors that affect investment decisions, Santanu decided to pursue a career as an investment analyst. Prior to his switch to investment research, he was a process associate at Cognizant.
With a master's degree in business administration and a fundamental approach to analyzing businesses, he aims to help retail investors identify the best long-term investment opportunities.
Recent Articles By Santanu Roy
2 Stocks Poised to Crush the Market Again in 2023
While the moderate inflation rate for November has boosted investor sentiment and may have paved the way for lower interest rate hikes from this month, Fed’s recent comments suggest that the target interest rate may be a bit further ahead. Hence shares of fundamentally strong businesses with robust demand, such as Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) and McKesson (MCK), look well-positioned to keep outperforming the broader market. Continue reading…
3 Stocks You Shouldn't Wait Any Longer to Buy
With slowing inflation, indications of slower rate hikes by the Fed beginning this month, and resilient employment growth, fundamentally strong stocks AbbVie (ABBV), Oracle Corporation (ORCL), and McKesson (MCK) could be opportune investments now. Continue reading…
Worried About a Recession? 1 Savvy Stock to Buy Now
After bottoming out in November, iron-ore prices have witnessed a resurgence, driven by hopes of slowing interest-rate hikes by the Fed and reopening of the Chinese economy. Hence, it would be opportune to invest in major iron ore producer VALE S.A. (VALE) to capitalize on the upside potential. Read on…
3 Top Stocks to Buy When the Going Gets Tough
With the Fed expected to announce a 50-bps rate hike this week, concerns regarding target interest rates are set to keep markets on edge well into the next year. Hence, it could be wise to invest in Microsoft (MSFT), Sysco (SYY), and Cardinal Health (CAH), which are well-positioned to weather any turbulence that might come ahead. Continue reading…
2 Stocks That'll Get You Through the Holiday Season
With the Fed expected to announce yet another interest rate hike this week, the term recession has replaced inflation as the prime concern on the street. However, fundamentally strong consumer stocks BJ’s Wholesale Club (BJ) and Dillard’s (DDS) are well positioned to benefit from increased holiday expenditure, cushioning portfolios in a rough macroeconomic climate. Continue reading…
3 Stocks to Help You Survive the Fed’s Aggressive Rate Hikes
With another significant interest rate hike set to put further pressure on the compressed margins of most companies and enhance the odds of a recession, the market is unlikely to stabilize anytime soon. Amid an uncertain market backdrop, loading up on fundamentally strong stocks, UnitedHealth (UNH), McDonald’s (MCD), and Kroger (KR) could help investors keep their portfolios resilient. Continue reading…
1 Risky Stock You Might Not Want to Touch Right Now
Amid a sudden change at the helm and challenged by losses in its streaming business, Disney (DIS) has a lot of near-term uncertainties to deal with. Let’s discuss why the stock might be best avoided now. Read on…
The Best ETFs to Buy Now? Check out These 3
With the expected less aggressive but drawn-out interest rate hikes by the Fed to tame inflation and other headwinds, the stock market is expected to remain volatile in the foreseeable future. Hence, it would be wise to invest in Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE), Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV), and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) for steady returns. Continue reading...
3 Stocks That Stand to Benefit from the Ongoing Energy Crisis
Despite the recent retreat in oil and gas prices from their peaks, a surge in demand due to the onset of a chilly winter in the U.S. and Europe and the reopening of China’s economy could boost oil and gas prices significantly. Therefore, we think it could be wise to buy into fundamentally sound energy stocks TotalEnergies (TTE), Unit (UNTC), and Adams Resources (AE). Read on…