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
2 Buy-Rated Companies That Recently Increased Their Dividend
Given the current market turmoil caused due to multi-decade high inflation, interest rate hikes, and fears of a possible recession, we think investors should secure themselves by investing in stocks that generate stable returns in the form of dividends. So, we think it could be wise to bet on Northrop Grumman (NOC) and Petróleo Brasileiro (PBR), which have recently increased their dividends. These stocks have also been rated a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
2 Top Foreign Bank Stocks to Buy Now
Investors usually seek opportunities to diversify their portfolios by investing in foreign stocks to mitigate the risks associated with the domestic economic and market conditions. Amid the current uncertainties surrounding the domestic economy, investing in foreign banks could allow investors to cash in on different macroeconomic trends. Therefore, we think it could be wise to bet on quality foreign bank stocks KB Financial Group (KB) and Banco Santander (SAN). Read on.
3 Cannabis Stocks That Have Plunged More Than 55% in 2022
The outlook for the cannabis industry is brightening due to the overwhelming demand for it to treat several diseases. However, the uncertainty surrounding the legalization of cannabis at the federal level, and renewed concerns related to the health implications of its use, have caused many companies to suffer a retreat. Some states that legalized marijuana earlier are now concerned about health issues associated with its consumption. The shares of cannabis companies HEXO Corp (HEXO), Neptune Wellness Solutions (NEPT), and Clever Leaves (CLVR) have plunged more than 55% in price this year, and we think could witness further declines because of their poor growth prospects. Let's discuss.
3 Safe Stocks to Invest in During the Market Downturn
Sky-high inflation, geopolitical uncertainties, and an expected economic slowdown have kept the stock market under pressure. Since the lingering macroeconomic and geopolitical issues are not expected to ease anytime soon, investors could invest in Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE), Sisecam Resources (SIRE), and Commvault Systems (CVLT), as they are well-positioned to remain resilient during a market downturn.
2 ETFs to Avoid After Goldman Sachs Warns of a Slowdown in Consumer Spending
As Goldman Sachs warns of a potential slowdown in consumer spending in the coming months, given multi-decade high inflation and Fed's impending interest rate increases, we think it could be wise to avoid consumer discretionary ETFs SPDR Select Sector (XLY) and Vanguard (VCR). Read on to learn more.
5 Meme Stocks That Have Plummeted 50% or More YTD
Meme stocks gained attention last year, with the shares of numerous fundamentally poor companies soaring to unsustainable price levels owing solely to retail traders' interest in them. However, the gains by these stocks could not be sustained for long, with the prices of many plummeting back to earth this year. The shares of DraftKings (DKNG), Palantir Technologies (PLTR), AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC), SoFi Technologies (SOFI), and Roblox Corporation (RBLX) have declined 50% or more in price year-to-date. So, let's take a closer look at these names.
Wall Street is Bullish on These 3 EV Charging Stocks Down More Than 50% From All-Time Highs
Despite a supply chain crisis and higher upfront cost, the sale of electric vehicles (EV) increased in the first quarter of 2022, thanks to consumers' concerns over high energy prices and robust government initiatives to boost domestic production of EV batteries. So, Wall Street Analysts are bullish on the stocks of fundamentally sound EV charging companies EVgo (EVGO), Blink Charging (BLNK), and ChargePoint Holdings (CHPT), which are down more than 50% in price from their all-time highs. Read on
3 Electric Vehicle Stocks Down More Than 73% Year-to-Date
Increased demand for efficient and low-emission vehicles, along with government initiatives to speed up the shift of their nations’ vehicle fleets from gasoline-powered to electric vehicles, has fostered rapid growth in the sale of the electric vehicles of late. However, a few companies in this sector have not been able to capitalize on the industry tailwinds. Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN), Arrival (ARVL), and Mullen Automotive, Inc. (MULN), are examples of such companies whose shares have declined more than 73% in price year-to-date. So, let's evaluate these names.
2 Enterprise Software Stocks to Scoop Up in the Sell-Off
Investors' concerns over multi-decade-high inflation, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes, and disappointing earnings by tech giants have caused a massive tech sell-off. However, given the enterprise software industry's solid growth prospects, we think it could be wise to scoop up shares of enterprise software companies Workday (WDAY) and Veeva Systems (VEEV) on their dips, considering the companies’ fundamental strength. Read on.