About Sweta Vijayan
Sweta holds a degree in Economics. Her fundamental approach in analyzing different financial instruments helps investors identify untapped investment opportunities.
Recent Articles By Sweta Vijayan
4 Red-Hot Freight Stocks to Buy Right Now
The resumption of industrial activities with the economy’s recovery from its pandemic-led slump has been fostering rising demand for freight services. Ongoing supply chain issues are driving high demand for transportation, warehousing, and logistics services. Therefore, we believe that fundamentally sound freight stocks Ryder (R), Daseke (DSKE), P.A.M. Transportation (PTSI), and Covenant Logistics (CVLG) could be solid bets now. So, let’s pore over these names.
Buy These 5 Dividend Aristocrats to Strengthen Your Retirement Portfolio
Given the low-interest-rate environment and current market volatility, dividend investing is gaining popularity. We think investors looking to hedge their retirement portfolios against market volatility could bet on dividend aristocrats Medtronic (MDT), Target (TGT), Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM), West Pharmaceutical (WST), and A. O. Smith (AOS). These stocks' outstanding dividend growth histories make them the best predictable income sources amid the current uncertain market conditions. So please, read on.
Coca-Cola vs. Colgate-Palmolive: Which Dividend Aristocrat is a Better Buy for Your Retirement Portfolio?
Dividend Aristocrats have proven to be dependable in volatile markets. And as investors seek ways to hedge their portfolios against an anticipated market correction, dividend aristocrats in the consumer products industry Coca-Cola (KO) and Colgate-Palmolive (CL) could attract significant attention. But which of these stocks is a better buy now? Let’s find out.
Walgreens vs. Rite Aid: Which Pharmacy Stock is a Better Buy?
Rising demand for medicines and COVID-19 tests with the continued spread of the Delta variant we think should benefit pharmacy stocks Walgreens Boots (WBA) and Rite Aid (RAD). But which of these stocks is a better buy now? Let’s find out.
4 Mid-Cap Stocks That Bucked the Downward Trend and Surged More Than 10% Last Week
Because COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and cooler-than-expected inflation suggest a continuing economic recovery, mid-cap stocks that were losing momentum on concerns over slowing economic growth surged last week. As such, we think EnLink Midstream (ENLC), Sharecare (SHCR), SmileDirectClub (SDC), and Crescent Point Energy (CPG) could be good additions to one’s watchlist now because they gained more than 10% in price last week. Read on.
CSX Corp. vs. Union Pacific: Which Railroad Stock is a Better Buy?
The rising demand for cost-efficient freight transportation, along with governmental policy support for improving railway infrastructure, should benefit both Union Pacific (UNP) and CSX (CSX). But which of these stocks is a better buy now? Let’s find out.
Grab These 4 Stocks Rated Strong Buy After Retail Sales Posted a Surprise Gain in August
Since August saw increasing retail sales despite the resurgence of COVID-19 cases and supply chain bottlenecks, we think it could be wise to bet on fundamentally sound retail stocks Target (TGT), Caleres (CAL), Tilly's (TLYS), and Tile Shop (TTSH) to cash in on solid consumer activity. Read on.
AppFolio vs. Veeva: Which Cloud-Based Software Solutions Stock is a Better Choice?
Because the resurgence of COVID-19 cases due to the spread of its Delta variant is causing delays in organizations’ office-reopening plans, cloud-based software companies are expected to continue witnessing high demand for their products and services, at least in the near term. Hence, we think both Veeva (VEEV) and AppFolio (APPF) should benefit. But which of these stocks is a better buy now? Let’s find out.
2 Commercial Vehicle Stocks to Buy, 2 to Sell
Despite the global semiconductor chip shortage, the integration of technologies and growing demand from the infrastructure, construction, and mining industries should drive the commercial vehicles industry’s growth. Commercial vehicle manufacturers Volvo (VLVLY) and Hino Motors (HINOY) are well-positioned to cash in on the industry tailwinds. In contrast, their weak financials could lead Proterra (PTRA) and Workhorse Group (WKHS) to a downturn in the near term. So, let’s examine all four names.