7 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

by Portfolio Grader | December 21, 2012 9:28 am

This week, the overall grades of seven Internet and Web Service stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Zix Corp. (NASDAQ:ZIXI[2]) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. Zix provides secure, Internet-based applications in a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. ZIXI also rates an F in Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Margin Growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ZIXI stock[3].

EarthLink (NASDAQ:ELNK[4]) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s C to a D. EarthLink is a provider of a suite of communications services to individual and business customers in the United States. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Margin Growth. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 60.90. For a full analysis of ELNK stock, visit Portfolio Grader[5].

The rating of Jiayuan.com International (NASDAQ:DATE[6]) declines this week from C to a D. Jiayuan. com International is an online Chinese dating company. The stock price has dropped 9.3% over the past month, worse than the 4.2% increase the Nasdaq has seen over the same period of time. To get an in-depth look at DATE, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DATE stock[7].

XO Group’s (NYSE:XOXO[8]) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s C. XO Group is a lifestage media company targeting couples planning their weddings and future lives together. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 27.80. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XOXO stock[9].

Keynote Systems (NASDAQ:KEYN[10]) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). Keynote Systems provides Internet performance measurement and diagnostic services that enable electronic commerce companies to measure, assure, and im- prove the quality of service of their Web sites. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, and Margin Growth. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 54.80. For a full analysis of KEYN stock, visit Portfolio Grader[11].

21Vianet Group (NASDAQ:VNET[12]) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. 21Vianet Group provides carrier-neutral Internet data center services in the People’s Republic of China. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Growth and Earnings Momentum. The stock price has fallen 7.4% over the past month. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 244.00. To get an in-depth look at VNET, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VNET stock[13].

This week, Dice Holdings (NYSE:DHX[14]) drops from C to a D rating. Dice Holdings provides specialized career Websites and career fairs for professional communities. For a full analysis of DHX stock, visit Portfolio Grader[15].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[1] stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here[16].

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