2 Beaten-Down Stocks to Avoid in the Tariff-Fueled Correction
With equity markets reeling due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, many investors are taking this opportunity to buy shares of top companies on the dip. It's a great strategy, but it's essential to avoid those companies that only look undervalued but actually aren't.Some stocks are lagging the market for good reasons -- because their businesses look shaky and their prospects uncertain. These are the corporations to avoid even as they fall along with broader equities. Let's consider two examples: Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) and Tandem Diabetes Care (NASDAQ: TNDM).Teladoc Health, a telemedicine specialist, might not feel a substantial direct impact from Trump's tariffs. The company makes money from subscriptions to various virtual care offerings, including a primary care unit, a therapy segment called BetterHelp, and a chronic care business.Continue reading
With equity markets reeling due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, many investors are taking this opportunity to buy shares of top companies on the dip. It's a great strategy, but it's essential to avoid those companies that only look undervalued but actually aren't.
Some stocks are lagging the market for good reasons -- because their businesses look shaky and their prospects uncertain. These are the corporations to avoid even as they fall along with broader equities. Let's consider two examples: Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) and Tandem Diabetes Care (NASDAQ: TNDM).
Teladoc Health, a telemedicine specialist, might not feel a substantial direct impact from Trump's tariffs. The company makes money from subscriptions to various virtual care offerings, including a primary care unit, a therapy segment called BetterHelp, and a chronic care business.
