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
Avoid These 2 Consumer Defensive Stocks That Cut Their Full-Year Outlook
Amid rising worries over surging inflation, the Federal Reserve’s hawkish tilt, geopolitical uncertainties, and supply chain crisis, consumer defensive stocks have outperformed the broader market so far. However, not all stocks in this sector are well-positioned to dodge the market’s volatility. For example, lately, Clorox Company (CLX) and Estée Lauder Companies (EL) have cut their guidance. So, we think these stocks could be best avoided now. Read on.
4 Stocks to Own to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio
According to experts, the Federal Reserve's efforts to control surging inflation by raising interest rates and reducing the size of its balance sheet could eventually tip the nation’s economy into a recession. Furthermore, a plunge in GDP in the first quarter has amplified the risk of a recession this year. So, we think investors could bet on fundamentally sound companies Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), Shell plc (SHEL), Anthem (ANTM), and Otter Tail (OTTR). Their stocks have the potential to dodge recessionary pressures and perform steadily. Let’s discuss.
2 High-Quality Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy on the Dip
With rising digital connectivity and rapid digitization worldwide, ransomware attacks and cyber-hacking are on the rise. To defend against such threats, businesses are spending extensively on cybersecurity solutions, fueling the growth of the cybersecurity industry. Therefore, we believe it could be wise to buy the price dip in high-quality cybersecurity stocks Point Software (CHKP) and NortonLifeLock (NLOK). Read on.
2 Wide-Moat Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio Right Now
The major stock market indexes surged yesterday after the Fed Reserve raised benchmark interest rates by half a percentage point. However, the stock market is expected to remain under pressure at least in the near term on continuing macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns. So, we think it could be wise to invest in the shares of wide-moat companies Medtronic plc (MDT) and Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) since their unique edge over competitors could help them withstand the expected turbulent market conditions. Let’s discuss.
Looking for Passive Income? Consider These 3 High-Quality Dividend Stocks
Although stock prices surged yesterday on optimism about the Fed’s interest rate increases to control inflation, the stock market is still expected to remain under tremendous pressure on macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns. Amid this environment, we think one might want to consider betting on high-quality dividend stocks Canon Inc. (CAJ), Western Midstream Partners, LP (WES), and Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) to generate a steady income stream.
3 Dividend Kings to Buy Right Now Without Hesitation
The stock market indexes drifted higher yesterday with investors looking ahead to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy tightening to control surging inflation. However, the Ukraine-Russia war, extended COVID-19 lockdowns in China, and the possibility of an economic slowdown, could keep the stock market under pressure in the near term. Amid such an uncertain environment, we think it could be wise to bet on the stocks of Genuine Parts (GPC), Nordson (NDSN), and ABM Industries (ABM). These companies are distributing solid dividends to their investors. Read on.
3 Adtech Stocks Wall Street Loves
The advertising technology industry has witnessed tremendous growth since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. And the momentum is expected to continue, driven by the rising number of internet users worldwide and robust online ad spending. Therefore, Wall Street analysts expect fundamentally sound adtech stocks Magnite (MGNI), The Trade Desk (TTD), and PubMatic (PUBM) to rally significantly in the coming months. Read on.
2 ETFs to Take Advantage of Higher Food Prices
Food prices have been skyrocketing amid rising tensions surrounding the Ukraine-Russia war, which has worsened an already distressed global supply chain. Nevertheless, we think investors could take advantage of surging food prices by investing in quality ETFs First Trust Nasdaq (FTXG) and Invesco Dynamic Food (PBJ). Let’s discuss.
4 Undervalued Semiconductor Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio in May
While the global semiconductor shortage is not expected to ease anytime soon, robust demand and the government's robust initiatives to ramp up domestic chip production could aid the industry’s growth. So, we think quality semiconductor stocks ASE Technology Holding (ASX), Axcelis Technologies (ACLS), ROHM Co (ROHCY), and Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS), which are currently trading at discounts to their peers, could be solid additions to one’s portfolio this month.