20 Stocks to Sell Now

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Today, we’re inviting you to take a free look at MarketBeat’s proprietary, up-to-the-minute list of 20 stocks that Wall Street’s top-rated analysts hate.

These aren’t mild downgrades or lukewarm opinions.
These are true Strong Sell stocks.

Some of them may look fine on the surface. A few even have what appear to be solid fundamentals. But when analysts issue a rare Sell rating, it’s usually because something beneath the surface is deeply wrong.

Sell-side analysts may not nail every Buy call… but when they raise red flags, they’re almost always worth listening to.

If any of these stocks are lurking around in your portfolio, you may seriously want to consider dumping them. 

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Matthew Paulson
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Golden Ceasefires: Forget Fear, It’s About the Global Reset

Author: Jeffrey Neal Johnson. Posted: 4/10/2026. 

Key Points

  • Sovereign nations are actively diversifying their reserves by accumulating physical gold to protect themselves against the erosion of fiat currencies.
  • Sophisticated institutional investors are pouring capital into precious metals as a strategic hedge against long-term global inflationary pressures.
  • Global gold producers are well-positioned to capture significant value as the commodity undergoes a structural revaluation.
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Recent developments in the Middle East have presented a puzzle for market observers. After news of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, conventional wisdom suggested safe-haven assets such as gold would lose some of their appeal. A move toward geopolitical stability typically reduces investor fear, lowering demand for assets that serve as shelter during crises. In theory, a calmer world should be a headwind for bullion.

Yet the opposite appears to be happening. In the hours after the headlines, gold bullion and the stocks of major producers not only held their ground but extended their gains. This unusual market behavior reflects a shift in the dynamics that drive the precious metals sector, suggesting the rally has a more durable foundation than the fleeting anxieties of geopolitical conflict.

Strength in gold now looks less like a short-term reaction and more like a durable repricing driven by macroeconomic forces. The foundation supporting gold’s value is moving away from temporary fear and toward structural changes in the global financial system.

The 2 Massive Forces Pushing Bullion Higher

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Two powerful, interconnected forces are creating a strong tailwind for gold. The first is a strategic campaign of de-dollarization led by global central banks. Sovereign nations—particularly in the East and within the BRICS+ alliance—are methodically reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar as their primary reserve asset.

Multiple datasets support this view. In March 2026 alone, China’s central bank added another five tonnes of gold to its vaults, continuing a consistent pattern of accumulation. Large-scale institutional buying like this produces steady, meaningful demand that does not depend on daily headlines, providing a reliable base for prices.

The second driver is the persistent erosion of fiat-currency purchasing power. Despite central banks’ attempts to tighten policy, inflation remains elevated in many regions, eroding the value of dollars, euros, and other government-issued currencies.

This pressure is compounded by rising sovereign debt levels, which can lead to further currency creation and long-term concerns about debasement. A recent softening in the U.S. Dollar Index is a direct indicator of this trend and supports a higher gold price. Together, these forces have established a formidable price floor, making gold more resilient to short-term shocks and setting the stage for a prolonged bull cycle.

SPDR Gold Shares: Tracking Bullion With Institutional Force

For investors seeking direct exposure to bullion, the SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEARCA: GLD) exchange-traded fund remains the institutional benchmark. The fund is designed to track the price of physical gold, less a 0.40% annual expense ratio. Its performance over the last year—a gain of roughly 50%—illustrates its effectiveness in capturing the commodity’s move.

What makes GLD especially compelling now is its fund-flow story. A recent $511 million inflow signals conviction from large, sophisticated investors. Unlike many retail decisions, institutional flows reflect calculated, strategic allocations by entities positioning for a sustained rally.

That sentiment also shows up in the options market, where more than 160,000 bullish call options significantly outnumber bearish puts. This forward-looking data suggests participants actively betting on future direction expect further upside. GLD’s liquidity also makes it the preferred vehicle for large traders who need to enter and exit positions efficiently.

Newmont Corporation: Leveraging the Rally With a Mining Leader

While an ETF like SPDR Gold Shares provides direct exposure to bullion, a premier mining company such as Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) offers the potential for leveraged returns. That operational leverage is important to understand: miners have fixed costs, so each dollar the gold price rises above production cost flows disproportionately to the bottom line.

Newmont’s stock performance illustrates this dynamic, delivering a roughly 168% return over the past year and currently trading near $120.

Newmont’s financials reinforce its position to benefit from higher prices. In its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report, the company reported EPS of $2.52, beating the consensus by $0.71. Revenue rose 20.6% year over year, showing Newmont is effectively translating higher gold prices into substantial profits.

As the world’s leading gold producer, Newmont’s geographically diverse portfolio across North and South America, Australia, and Africa helps mitigate operational and political risks that affect smaller competitors. That market leadership and financial strength have earned it a Moderate Buy consensus rating from Wall Street analysts, with an average price target of $133.78 and a high target of $175—both offering meaningful upside from current levels. A dividend yield of about 0.9% also provides an additional return stream for shareholders.

Positioning for the Next Wave in Precious Metals

The current gold market presents an asymmetric opportunity. The downside appears supported by a structural floor of central-bank buying, while the upside remains substantial, driven by longer-term inflationary pressures and fiat devaluation. While volatility will persist, near-term dips could represent strategic entry points for investors committed to the long-term thesis rather than signals to sell.

The forces driving this bull cycle are not fleeting but part of a multi-year realignment of the global financial order. For investors looking to protect purchasing power and position portfolios for this trend, the gold sector offers clear options: a benchmark ETF like SPDR Gold Shares as a core holding for direct bullion exposure, and a best-in-class miner such as Newmont for potential growth and leveraged returns in what may be a new gold supercycle.

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I was born on 6 August 1956 in San Francisco, California to Janet and (the late) Richard Hovis. I grew up in Santa Monica, California where I attended elementary, junior high school, and high school (graduating in 1974), in addition to involvement in sports and recreation (Little League +, the Boy’s Club ++). Further, it was in elementary school – St. Augustine’s By-the -Sea Parish School that I found, and made the choice to truly journey with God. I attended Arizona State University from 1974 to 1977 – seeking to become an architect, however, I was not accepted, and, as such, I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree. Upon graduation from Arizona State University, I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and studied City and Regional Planning at the Master’s level. I successfully completed one (1) year in a two (2) year program – I did not complete the Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning – due to personal reasons. I returned to Santa Monica where I started (October 1979) my career as graphic designer with Exxon Company, USA. I spent five years with Exxon Company, USA. While working with Exxon Company, USA I was accepted into architectural school – Sci-Arc in Southern California, however, I did not attend preferring to stay with Exxon.. In 1982 I married Laura Flosi and in April 1983 we had our one and only child – Lauren Alain Hovis – a gift from God. We moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 from Los Angeles, where I went to work as a graphic designer with Kitchell CEM (from 1985 -1987). From 1987 – 1995 I was an independent contractor, and a registered representative in mortgage finance, financial management, graphic design, and drafting. Further, I attended the University of Phoenix and successfully obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in 1982. I was also a member of the Scottsdale Jaycees, where I became very involved in community events and projects. In 1994, I accepted a cartography position with the Defense Mapping Agency in Reston, Virginia. As such, I relocated from Phoenix to Reston. In 1998, I was accepted and worked as a Visual Information Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. In 2002, I worked as a Support Officer until my retirement (due to a need for shoulder surgery) in September 2018. Away from my Federal Government service, I have been involved in various organizations and activities in Northern Virginia. In November of 2011, I married Rebecca Ouellette in Santa Monica, California. I reside in San Tan Valley, AZ with my two hamster - Jess and Timothy, our fish, our lizard - RJ Lizard., and our cats - Pearl and Grey. As to hobbies, I enjoy playing sports, attending sporting events, mentoring individuals from financial management to hamsters, building models, photography, travel, multimedia design, managing partner for RJ Hamster, and jazz – smooth jazz to a samba or a bossa nova. Love and God Bless, Peter – aka RJ Hamster Jo hi

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