Stocks can plunge for any number of reasons — investors may need to raise cash for large milestone purchases, or algorithms could be triggered by stop losses which create massive selloffs. Whatever the case, InvestorPlace’s journalists weed out the markets’ losers, keeping you informed of which stocks to cash out of before they come crashing down.
Stocks to Sell
GE Stock Has a Lot Working It Against It in This Environment
GE is highly levered and that's exposing it at a time when investors are fretting about companies' ability to service debt and access capital. One of the best GE-related investments this year has been credit default swaps (CDS) traders use to hedge against debt defaults. Problem for equity investors is CDS are a lot like golf scores – you want them to be low. GE swaps have more than doubled year-to-date.
United Airlines Stock Isn’t Worth Betting On … Yet
United Airlines and other similar companies will likely continue to struggle. As such, it's not safe to own UAL stock until circumstances change.
It’s Way Too Early to Take a Long Position in Delta Air Lines Stock
Airlines will recover at some point, and that recovery includes Delta Airlines. But the timing still isn't quite right yet to buy DAL stock.
No Demand Means LUV Stock Is in the No-Fly Zone
As a comparatively stable investment, LUV stock seems like a discounted opportunity. However, Southwest, like every other airliner, suffers from a severe demand problem.
GE Stock Needs More Than Wishful Thinking to Stay Alive
Even without the pandemic, GE stock was a challenging bet on an unlikely recovery. But given the economic damage, it's hard to have much hope for General Electric.
As Energy Tanks and the Economy Slows, FCEL Stock Looks Even Worse
With FuelCell's main customers reeling, the company is in even more trouble than before. Investors should definitely sell FCEL stock.
The Easy Gains May Be Over for American Airlines Stock
American Airlines was already struggling before the coronavirus hit, so a bailout may not be enough to truly save AAL stock.
Sell the Bailout Rally in United Airlines Stock
The government is about to give the airline industry a major lifeline. But this doesn't mean UAL stock is cheap here.
Schlumberger Stock Deserves a Junk Rating
Expect mercilessly low returns for U.S. oil in general and Schlumberger stock in particular. Here's everything investors need to consider right now.
BP Stock Doesn’t Deserve Any of Your Investing Capital
As the Big Oil crisis worsens, you'd be better off avoiding BP stock at all costs. Here are some important facts to consider.
Chesapeake Energy Stock Is Unlikely to Survive the Downturn
What happens in a bankruptcy? Shareholders in Chesapeake Energy will suffer as CHK stock essentially becomes worthless.
With Mediocre Fundamentals and a Financing Problem, Avoid PLUG Stock
Target of $1 billion in revenue by 2024 seems unrealistic. Vendor financing backed growth is not sustainable as credit stress increases.
In the Coronavirus Vaccine Race, AIM Stock Isn’t a Likely Winner
AIM stock was a big winner on hopes it could join the response to the coronavirus. But its history suggests those hopes are too optimistic.
Neither the Time nor the Market to Buy Luckin Coffee Stock
LK stock has caught a bounce as investors tiptoe back into the market. But downside risk remains elevated.
Why Carnival Stock Will Sink Further
Along with all other cruise lines, Carnival has undergone extreme pressure during the past month or so. And while the stock price is at rock-bottom prices, there could easily be more on the downside.
BKNG Stock Has a Lot More Downside on Industry Headwinds
With majority of travel bookings in the first half of the year, the company is likely to face two years of growth headwind. Strong fundamentals to navigate crisis.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals Will Fall Once Coronavirus Fears Fade
INO stock has moved higher based on Inovio's hunt for a coronavirus vaccine. But this race also makes the pharmaceutical firm a one-dimensional investment.
Starbucks Stock Isn’t Among the Best Choices in the Current Environment
Investors who only plan to hold SBUX stock for more than a few weeks but less than a year (when strong fears about the coronavirus are likely to be largely gone) should avoid the coffee retailer's shares.
