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 Cathie Wood Stocks It Would Be Wise to Avoid
With the Fed seemingly yet to be done with aggressive rate hikes to control sky-high inflation, troubles for Cathie Wood’s fleet of ETFs seem far from over. Due to overexposure to disruptive, tech-oriented businesses and cash-guzzling businesses, her investments' near-term outlook appears bleak. Hence, fundamentally weak Cathie Wood holdings Ui Path (PATH) and Verve Therapeutics (VERV) are best avoided now. Read on…
3 Recession-Proof Stocks to Buy in October
Various headwinds, including the widespread fears of a recession, have kept the market clenched in a bear grip. Amid this backdrop, resilient stocks Pfizer (PFE), Waste Management (WM), and Ingles Markets (IMKTA), which belong to essential sectors and possess inelastic demand for their products or services, could be appropriate additions to one’s portfolio. Continue reading…
2 Trending Stocks on Wall Street to Buy Right Now
Despite fears of another major interest rate hike by the Fed in response to the stubborn inflation data for September, stocks such as Microsoft (MSFT) and Biogen (BIIB) have shown remarkable stability. Hence, it may be the right time to invest in them for market-beating returns. Keep reading...
2 Stocks That Aren't for the Faint Hearted
Since interest rate increases look all set to persist and the economy is expected to witness recessionary pressures, stocks with poor fundamentals could struggle to find support. Therefore, avoiding fundamentally weak stocks Snowflake (SNOW) and Twitter (TWTR) could be wise, as they might keep losing. Read on…
2 Brutal Sell-off Stocks to Avoid This Fall
The Fed seems to be gearing up to respond to hotter-than-expected inflation and employment data for September with further aggressive interest rate hikes. Hence, with market volatility set to become more severe, fundamentally weak stocks Coinbase Global (COIN) and DraftKings (DKNG) are best avoided now. Read on…
2 Stocks to Buy in October and Hold Forever
Better-than-expected corporate earnings and stubbornly high inflation numbers may be enough to convince the Fed to continue with its aggressive rate hikes, thereby dampening market sentiments. With the market volatility set to continue in the foreseeable future, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong stocks Comcast (CMCSA) and Energy Transfer (ET) and hold it forever. Continue reading…
3 Stocks That Could Sink Your Portfolio
The Fed’s monetary policy tightening and growing recession odds have been hurting businesses by slowing down demand and making borrowing more expensive. Amid ongoing market turbulence, it could be wise to get rid of fundamentally weak stocks Carnival (CCL), Unity (U), and Affirm (AFRM) before they sink your portfolio. Continue reading…
2 Stocks That Are Major Steals Right Now
The market volatility and odds of a recession are perpetually increasing with every update on inflation numbers and consequent aggressive interest rate hikes by the Fed. Hence, it could be wise to load up on attractively priced shares of businesses with robust demand and a stable growth trajectory. Microsoft (MSFT) and Verizon (VZ) appear solid picks on that front, given their fundamental strength and attractive valuations. Keep reading…
1 Financial Stock to Buy in October and 1 to Sell
With the Federal Reserve seemingly on track to approve another 75-basis-point interest rate hike in its meeting next month, financial stocks are well-positioned to benefit through increased interest income. Hence, investing in the fundamentally sound financial stock CURO Group Holdings (CURO) could be wise. However, struggling industry participant PayPal Holdings (PYPL) could be best avoided now. Continue reading…