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.

Is Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Setting Up a “Sell the News” Scenario?

Apple continues to be the world's most successful company, but that doesn't make AAPL stock impervious to the typical trading mindset.

How Walmart (WMT) Can Hurt Amazon (AMZN) Stock

It's not a reason to dump your Amazon stock, but owners of AMZN stock may want to digest this reality check.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Falls on New Legal Battle

I can no longer recommend VRX stock until there is a clearer picture of how this recent case can impact Valeant’s ability to pay down debt.

Fitbit Inc (FIT) Stock Pops on Ionic Smartwatch Launch, But …

Fitbit launched its first real smartwatch, the Ionic, on Monday. FIT stock is up today, but this is no long-term solution to the Apple Watch.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock May Be Clipped by Its Greatest Strength

The last time Wall Street worried about Alphabet was long ago, but an old concern may be creeping back up to haunt GOOGL stock.

7 Restaurant Stocks That Should Be 86’d

Millennials are driving market forces, and they don't like these restaurants. Don’t get caught on the wrong side of this industry shake out.

Is the Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Debt Situation Overblown?

Valeant Pharmaceuticals is cutting away at its massive debt pile, but that doesn't mean investors should dive into VRX stock just yet.

Don’t Bank on Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock

Bank of America's go-go days of late 2016 aren't returning anytime soon. Take your profits on BAC stock and look elsewhere for new opportunity.

Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) Stock Head-Faked the Bulls

Sears (SHLD) may have beaten earnings, but it's clear it hasn't escaped Amazon's death grip. SHLD stock will struggle to stay above $5.

Avoid Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock While It’s Correcting

Advanced Micro Devices won't suffer the same fate it has after past meteoric rises, but AMD stock will struggle to head higher from here.

Why Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock Is a Sell At Multi-Year Lows

CMG stock has tumbled to multi-year lows, but Chipotle is still over-valued and it has a long ways to go before it hits bottom.

Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) Stock Jumps on Q2 Beat, But Don’t Blink

Sears posted better-than-expected Q2 results today, and SHLD stock is getting a trading bid higher. But an investment in Sears is folly.

Advanced Micro Devices’ (AMD) Tailwinds Might Taper Off

Advanced Micro Devices' management has righted the ship, and AMD stock has made investors a mint. But the way forward is more difficult.

4 “Safe” Dividends That Are Anything But

Don’t take any stated yields for granted these days! The financial news has been flooded with dividend cuts lately, with Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) and Ma...

If You Still Own Seadrill Ltd (SDRL) Stock, Here’s Your One Possible Upside

SDRL stock holders may finally be put out of their misery on Thursday, following earnings. The question is how Seadrill pulls its own plug.

Why Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) Stock Is STILL Far From Glamorous

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) has very little going for it right now: a failing flagship brand, pile of debt and a lack of future direction.

Earnings Dump Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) Stock Back to Second Place

Lowe's tanked to the tune of 5% early on Wednesday, as LOW stock proved its overhaul effort wasn't getting reliable traction yet.

Has Nokia Oyj (ADR) (NOK) Stock Finally Run Out of Steam?

Nokia stock has rebounded sharply in 2017. But growth and valuation concerns mean the run in NOK stock likely will stay stalled out.

Plug Power Inc (PLUG) Stock May Not Be a Smart Buy Yet

Plug Power's profit problem is not unique to the company, but it does make it hard to be excited for PLUG stock's new deals.