About Spandan Khandelwal
Spandan's is a financial journalist and investment analyst focused on the stock market. With her ability to interpret financial data, she aims to help investors evaluate the fundamentals of a company before investing.
Spandan majored in accounting and finance in college and is currently pursuing the Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) program.
Recent Articles By Spandan Khandelwal
KLAC Announces Repurchase Program, But This Stock is a Better Buy
While KLA Corporation (KLAC) accelerated its share repurchase program, citing the rapidly growing semiconductor industry and its strengthening operational performance, we think STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM) is a better buy right now based on its various innovations across its product line and several other strategic initiatives to boost its performance. Read on to learn more…
3 Blue-Chip Stocks Outperforming The Market In 2022
As concerns about the potential interest rate hikes to contain inflation and other macroeconomic headwinds are anticipated to keep the stock market under pressure, it may be prudent to invest in shares of blue-chip companies to dodge the current market fluctuations. Quality blue-chip stocks ConocoPhillips (COP), Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), and The Mosaic (MOS), which have outperformed the broader market this year, could be ideal investments now. Read on to learn more…
Insiders Buying Up Shares Of This High-Rated Travel Stock
Playa Hotels & Resorts (PLYA) reported strong first-quarter financial results despite a slowdown in travel activities during the start of the year. In addition, given the insider’s growing optimism about the company’s prospects, as reflected in their buying activity lately, would it be worth adding PLYA to your portfolio now? Let’s find out.
3 Falling Stocks That Aren't Likely to Rebound Anytime Soon
Rising inflation and the Fed’s potential interest rate hikes to control it, combined with other economic uncertainties, have led to massive stock market sell-offs. Consequently, many fundamentally weak stocks have lost significantly. Carnival Corporation (CCL), NIO Inc. (NIO), and Shopify (SHOP), which are down more than 30% year-to-date, may not rebound anytime soon because of their lackluster financials and poor growth attributes. Let’s evaluate these names.
Analysts Just Upgraded These Top-Quality Stocks
The prospects of higher interest rates to curb the surging inflation and the increasing odds of a recession have increased the market volatility. However, amid the current market turmoil, analysts have upgraded quality stocks Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO) and Republic Services (RSG). Read on to learn more.
3 Discounted Growth Stocks to Buy After The Crash
The stock market has been on a wild swing amid rising concerns over the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy tightening to fight the multi-decade high inflation. However, growth stocks QuidelOrtho Corporation (QDEL), Veritiv Corporation (VRTV), and Valhi, Inc. (VHI) are well-positioned to rebound soon, as they are currently trading at discounts to their peers. So, we think these stocks are worth buying now. Read on.
Heavy Call Buying in Microsoft, is It a Good Stock to Buy?
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) has recently reported solid revenue growth across all its segments for the fiscal third quarter of 2022 and expects the growth to continue in the forthcoming quarters. In addition, given that investors have been stacking up on the stock’s call option over the past week, is it worth adding MSFT to your portfolio now? Let’s find out.
3 Top-Rated Stocks Still Up More Than 50% In 2022
The prospects of more aggressive interest rate hikes to fight the multi-decade high inflation and the fears of a subsequent recession have put the stock market under immense pressure. However, despite the current market downturn, fundamentally sound stocks RCM Technologies (RCMT), Alpha Metallurgical (AMR), and Urban One (UONEK) are up more than 50% year-to-date. These stocks rated Strong-Buy in our proprietary rating system. Read on.
Forget Southwestern Energy, Buy These 3 Oil & Gas Stocks Instead
Oil and gas prices have remained elevated over the past few months due to the tighter supply caused by the ban on Russian oil and surging demand. However, Southwestern Energy (SWN) hasn’t been able to capitalize on the high oil prices because of its fundamental weakness. However, Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Marathon Oil (MRO), and Crescent Point (CPG) are well-positioned to cash in on the red-hot energy market. So, these stocks could be better investments instead. Continue reading...