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.

3 Diversified Consumer Services Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Oct 5, 2016

This week, the ratings of 3 Diversified Consumer Services stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

Selling the Craftsman Brand Won’t Fix Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD)

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 5, 2016

Sears Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:SHLD) is tearing off another piece of its sinking ship in an effort to build a fire on the deck.

5 Stocks With Awful Earnings Momentum — GBSN CTRP SAEX GNK EGLE

By Portfolio Grader Oct 5, 2016

This week, these five stocks have the worst ratings in Earnings Momentum, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

3 Defense Stocks That Could Be Left in the Cold

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 4, 2016

Defense stocks are facing new challenges, as the White House approved fighter jet sales to Persian Gulf states, raising both political and financial concerns.

3 REITs to Run Away From & Sell

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 4, 2016

REITs have been on fire, but not all of them are worth owning. It's probably time to dump CBL, CXW and LPT.

5 Stocks to Sell Now or Short Into the Ground

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 4, 2016

Whether you're looking to prune your portfolio or make an aggressive bearish bet, consider these five stocks to short or sell.

Facebook Inc’s Days as a Blue-Chip Stock Are Numbered (FB)

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 4, 2016

Facebook is a 12-year old blue chip, but regulators, tax authorities and critics all look to be ganging up on it.

Sell Sears Holdings Corp Before This Silly Pop Fizzles (SHLD)

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 4, 2016

Sears stock (SHLD) popped on Tuesday amid reports that it could sell its Craftsman brand and that Kmart will live on. Yippy skippy.

Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s Strong Earnings Don’t Make DRI a Buy

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 4, 2016

Darden Restaurants (DRI) posted better-than-expected profits but lackluster sales and subdued sentiment don't make it particularly compelling.

Accenture Plc (ACN) Gets an Upgrade, But It’s Not a Buy

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 4, 2016

Business is good at Accenture plc, but ACN stock looks like it has gotten ahead of itself in terms of valuation.

5 Giant Utility Stocks That Are Bound to Fall Hard

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Oct 3, 2016

Although investors' instincts might lead them to utility stocks in troubled times, these five stocks are bound to fall rather than thrive.