About Sidharath Gupta
Sidharath’s passion for financial markets and love for words guided his way to become a financial writer. He began his career as an Equity Analyst researching stocks and preparing in-depth research reports. Sidharath is currently pursuing the CFA program to deepen his knowledge of financial analysis and investment strategies.
Sidharath’s daily coverage of the financial markets keeps him on top of key trends, with the goal of helping investors make well-informed decisions.
Recent Articles By Sidharath Gupta
4 "Strong Buy" Financial Stocks to Own in 2021: JPMorgan, Visa, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs
The financial sector, like many other industrial sectors, has had to deal with all sorts of business disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic—the skidding economic slowdown and near-zero interest rates come to mind first. Nevertheless, there are a few stocks that have stayed afloat. The good news is that the economy has started showing some signs of recovery, setting the stage for financial stocks to rebound in a big way in the foreseeable future. We think JPMorgan (JPM), Visa (V), Morgan Stanley (MS) and Goldman Sachs (GS) are well-positioned to deliver robust returns this year.
Synchrony Financial vs. Green Dot: Which Fintech Stock is a Better Buy?
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the pace of commerce’s transition to digital payment platforms. Synchrony Financial (SYF) and Green Dot (GDOT) have been trending up with the widescale adoption of online payments. So, we think both stocks are well-positioned to reach new highs this year. But let’s find out which one is a better buy now.
4 Bank Stocks Reporting Earnings This Week: JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and PNC
The banking industry saw more than its fair share of challenges in 2020, ranging from near-zero interest rates to loan losses due to the negative economic effects of COVID-19 pandemic. The fourth-quarter earnings season is now upon us and estimates for the sector for full-year 2020 are conservative. So, we think you should keep an eye on JPMorgan (JPM), Wells Fargo (WFC), Citigroup (C) and PNC Financial (PNC). They are scheduled to report quarterly results this week and their numbers might have a significant impact on their stock prices.
3 Buy Rated Silver Mining Stocks to Own in 2021: Pan American, First Majestic, and Americas Gold & Silver
Precious metals have started 2021 quite strong after exhibiting heightened volatility last year. As the stock markets are expected to remain uncertain due to the continued spread of the virus and concerns over a new strain, the demand for silver as a safe-haven asset should increase this year. In addition, a vaccine-driven economic recovery should also boost demand for silver because of its diverse industrial applications. So, with these factors in mind, it may be wise to bet on silver mining stocks such as Pan American Silver (PAAS), First Majestic Silver (AG) and Americas Silver Corporation (USAS) now.
2 Buy-Rated Chinese Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio in January: Nio and Bilibili
Following a solid recovery from the pandemic-driven slowdown, the Chinese economy is expected to grow faster than other major economies this year. The country’s key industries recovered markedly last year with the nation’s exemplary control of the deadly virus. This trend should continue this year. So, we expect investors to continue rewarding Chinese stocks in the coming months. NetEase (NTES) and Bilibili (BILI) are two promising Chinese stocks that we think hold solid upside potential.
Facebook or Tesla: Which Company Will Reach $1 Trillion Valuation First?
Currently, there are only four U.S.-listed stocks that have surpassed the $1-trillion market capitalization level. Facebook (FB) and Tesla (TSLA) are deemed to be next in line to do so, with their respective $700 billion-plus current valuations. Though both the stocks have a long way to go to reach trillion-dollar status, let’s find out which of them might move faster to join the elite group.
The 4 Best Performing Stocks on the Nasdaq 100 in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the pace of digitization worldwide. Consequently, the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index hit several fresh highs last year. Index members Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA), PayPal Holdings (PYPL) and JD.com (JD) skyrocketed to become the best performing stocks of the index because of the “appropriateness” of their offerings amid the crisis. Let’s take a closer look at what drove their performance and what can be expected from them going forward.
Microsoft or Amazon: Which Company Will Reach $2 Trillion Valuation First?
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the pace of digitization worldwide. While major tech stocks climbed to price levels beyond their expectations last year, tech-giant Apple (AAPL) blew the doors off and hit $2 trillion in market value. The two giants trailing just behind AAPL — Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Amazon.com (AMZN) — continue to dominate the tech space and are currently commanding $1.6 trillion-plus valuations. Let’s find out which of these might hit the $2 trillion mark next.
2 5G Stocks to Buy in January, 2 to Avoid
Now may be the best time to invest in stocks that are at the forefront of the 5G revolution. However, investors should be judicious in doing so. While Marvell Technology (MRVL) and Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) are expected to thrive based on their strong fundamentals, Intel (INTC) and American Tower (AMT) are not yet well-positioned to ride the 5G wave and as such could underperform the border market in the near term. So, naturally, it would be wise to stay away from those names.