Lior Alkalay

InvestorPlace Contributor

Lior is a consummate professional; a passionate analyst and economist with comprehensive experience within the financial services sector. With nearly 10 years of experience in trading and investment, Lior has provided his clients with crisp, clear and thorough analysis. Before becoming an independent analyst, he was employed for several years as the director of sell-side research at a leading international broker.

Lior specializes in mid- to long-range stock and ETF analyses using an out-of-the-box investment approach. That approach includes top-down analysis to identify the most attractive sectors, and then he balances it with cherry-picking to find the best opportunities.

Recent Articles

3 Blue-Chip Restaurant Stocks: Dig In or Dump?

By Lior Alkalay, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 26, 2015

Restaurant stocks are a minefield. While some embody true long-term value, others reflect unrealistic expectations.

Stay Away From the Ferrari IPO’s Insane Valuation

By Lior Alkalay, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 20, 2015

The Ferrari IPO is reflecting a very high premium, meaning it's best to wait for RACE stock to trade lower before buying.

Bank Stocks Earnings: The Winners and Losers

By Lior Alkalay, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 19, 2015

Boring bank stocks such as USB Stock and WFC stock will outperform peers that suffer from litigation and restructuring costs.

JPM Earnings Preview: Growth Comes at a Cost

By Lior Alkalay, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 12, 2015

JPMorgan earnings need to beat estimates and show cost-cutting progress to make JPM stock worth buying.

Troubles in China Could Impact Yum Stock

By Lior Alkalay, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 5, 2015

Yum Brands earnings could miss wall street consensus as China's weakness continues to weigh on both revenue and EPS.

2 Battered Retail Stocks Poised to Come Back (RL, TIF)

By Lior Alkalay, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 1, 2015

Cyclical retail stocks are on the cusp of another growth cycle, and with it are solid, yet overlooked, stocks like RF and TIF.

TIPS: The Ultimate Hedge No One Thinks About

By Lior Alkalay, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 30, 2015

TIPS ETFs can provide superior protection against a sudden surge in inflation compared to most stocks.

NKE Stock: Nike Can’t Fit Its Valuation Much Longer

By Lior Alkalay, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 24, 2015

NKE stock is trading at a record-high multiple with little room for upside or surprises, while plenty of room for downside risk.

Alcoa Stock Still Not Cheap Enough (AA)

By Lior Alkalay, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 21, 2015

Alcoa stock still trades at a premium despite Aluminum’s weakness. AA stock is destined to plunge lower before becoming cheap enough to buy.

AAPL Stock – Why You Should Buy Apple on Any Dips

By Lior Alkalay, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 17, 2015

Apple (AAPL) has done a good job managing continued growth in the iPhone, yet AAPL stock is priced as if there's still a lot to fear.