Stocks to Sell

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.

NextEra Energy Stock Looks Pricey Without Duke Deal

NextEra Energy is trying to acquire more large-scale utilities and failing. Until it succeeds, avoid NextEra Energy stock.

So Far, Spartan Energy Stock Looks Like It’s on a Road to Nowhere

As for SPAQ stock, call it a speculative bet in a nascent sector on an unproven company that has just given away a chunk of its ownership just to get its SUV built.

Stay Clear of Exxon Mobil Until the Turbulence Fades

A toxic mix of bad headlines, slack earnings and trouble within the energy sector simply don't bode well for XOM stock.

Palantir Is An Interesting Company, But There Is Little Reason To Own It

Palantir is an interesting company, but don't bother with PLTR stock. It has little incentive to produce huge positive free cash flow.

Shopify Stock Is Showing Echoes of Amazon.com Circa 1999

SHOP stock is twice as expensive as Amazon was in the 1999 tech bubble. Investors should sit on the sidelines while FOMO grips the market.

Sunrun: It’s Time to Sprint for the Exits

RUN stock has enjoyed a massive surge this year. But those gains will quickly dissipate after the election next month.

New Allegations Make Workhorse Even More Unappealing

Due to the many red flags and uncertainties that Workhorse is facing, the risk-reward ratio of WKHS stock is unfavorable.

First Solar Stock Isn’t the Best Name in the Sector for Growth Investors

Given First Solar's low exposure to the regions in which solar is poised to grow fastest, growth investors should avoid First Solar stock.

Hertz Doesn’t Need Another CEO. It Needs a Miracle

Hertz has had five CEOs since 2014. Is it any wonder HTZ stock is barely trading above $1 and most likely headed to the garbage can?      

Snowflake Stock Is Still Overvalued, Even for a Growth Cloud Company

Although Snowflake will likely keep growing significantly in the coming quarters, it is richly valued, meaning SNOW stock may come under short-term pressure

7 Red-Hot Recent IPOs to Ditch Now

Recent IPOs have included some of the bigger winners of the past few years. But these seven stocks could hit trouble soon after going public.

DiamondPeak Stock is One to Avoid Due to Price and Competition

DiamondPeak stock represents hot trends in SPACs and EVs that have markets interested. But there are better EV plays in the stock market.

Wall Street Pandering Won’t Save GoPro Stock in the End

GoPro stock jumped 30% last week when it announced it had 500,000 subscribers. Here's why the euphoria won't last for GPRO.

Hit The Brakes on Nio Stock, and Sell Into Strength

Sure, you can't predict when a sell-off will happen. But, to lock in this year's epic gains, the best move for now is to sell into strength while it lasts for Nio stock.

Occidental Petroleum Stock Will Continue Its Slippery Slide

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett unloaded all of his company's OXY stock shares, and it turns out that he was 100% right to do that.

Virgin Galactic Appeals to Our Sense of Curiosity

As a pure narrative play, SPCE stock has unbelievable sex appeal. But when you factor in the business model and some of the groundbreaking but risky science, Virgin Galactic becomes a little less palatable.

Q2 Earnings Highlight the Roadblock in Rite Aid’s Turnaround

RAD stock seemed like a winner under new management, but the fiscal Q2 report spotlights what's standing in the company's way.

IBio Stock Is Not Worth a Gamble at This Stage

IBIO stock is in a rough spot with minimal progress in its Covid-19 vaccine and its FastPharming technology.

Berkshire Hathaway Stock Has Underperformed Longer Than You Think

Everybody loves Berkshire Hathaway but it has underperformed for a long time. Berkshire Hathaway stock has fallen behind the SPY ETF in the YTD, 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years and should find a way to help shareholders.