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 Internet Stocks You'll End up Liking More Than Meta
While the Internet and social media will become more integral to our work and lives, leading social media company Meta Platforms (META) has been losing momentum lately amid various regulatory issues and recessionary concerns. It may not be a good choice for investors because of its weak fundamentals and poor prospects. We think quality internet stocks Yelp (YELP) and Data Storage (DTST) are better investments instead. Keep reading…
Is the Best Behind These 2 Pandemic-Darling Stocks?
With the pandemic behind us, stocks of businesses that enjoyed significant demand from consumers confined to their homes have been losing ground. Let’s find out if investor darlings Peloton Interactive (PTON) and Just Eat Takeaway.com (JTKWY) have the potential to rebound or are truly well past their heydays of the pandemic. Continue reading…
4 Chip Stocks with More Potential Than Intel This Fall
While it could be wise to find buy-the-dip opportunities in semiconductor stocks following their recent selloffs due to demand pullback, Intel (INTC) may not be a good choice because of its weak fundamentals. So, we think quality semiconductor stocks Broadcom (AVGO), Micron Technology (MU), MaxLinear (MXL), and Rambus (RMBS) are better investments than INTC. Keep reading…
2 Software Stocks That Are Better Investments Than Datadog
While it could be wise to find the buy-the-dip opportunities in software stocks following their recent selloffs, Datadog (DDOG) may not be a good choice because of its weak fundamentals. We think quality software stocks Microsoft (MSFT) and GoDaddy (GDDY) are better investments than DDOG instead. Keep reading…
2 Stocks Pointing to More Drops Than Pops
Since interest rate increases and consequent market volatility look all set to persist, the near-term outlook seems bleak for fundamentally weak companies such as Rivian (RIVN) and Snap (SNAP). Let’s take a closer look at their plight. Read on…
Things Aren't Looking Good for These 3 Semiconductor Stocks
The semiconductor industry is dealing with a demand crisis due to a sharp decline in consumer spending. In addition to the economic uncertainty caused by the aggressive interest rate hikes, the semiconductor industry has been caught in the crossfire of geopolitics. Hence, let us discuss what might lead to poor fortunes for semiconductor stocks Nvidia (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and Marvell (MRVL). Read on…
2 ETFs to Sell This Week as Investors Flock to Energy, Utility for Resilience
With aggressive interest rate hikes to control recession stoking apprehensions about an imminent slowdown, investors have been seeking refuge in the booming energy and resilient utility sectors. Hence, avoiding inverse ETFs Direxion Daily Energy (ERY) and ProShares UltraShort (SDP) tracking these sectors would be wise. Continue reading...
2 Penny Stocks to Avoid Right Now Even at a Discount
With the recent market pullback in the aftermath of Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, investors may be tempted to go bottom fishing. However, a rising interest rate environment may not be welcome news for developmental and fund-thirsty businesses with negative cash flows. Thus, given a foreseeably bleak outlook, it would be wise to stay away from penny stocks Tilray Brands (TLRY) and Mullen Automotive (MULN). Read on…
3 Space Stocks That Aren't Ready for Takeoff Right Now
Although the space industry holds long-term promise as a domain with infinite possibilities, the progress of businesses in this sector has been hampered by short-term macro issues. Hence, it could be best to avoid beaten-down space stocks Maxar Technologies (MAXR), Virgin Galactic (SPCE), and Astra Space (ASTR) until they return to their long-term growth path. Continue reading…