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.

7 Value Traps That Are NOT Bargains

These seven stocks have been battered, but for all the right reasons. Leave them alone and look for better deals elsewhere.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation: Bankruptcy or Not, CHK Stock Is In Trouble

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) stock moved deep into the red on Monday following a Debtwire rumor -- one that holds a lot of water.

Oops: ConocoPhillips Is NOT the Best Oil Stock to Buy Now (COP)

When a dividend yield rises to what ConocoPhillips (COP) was paying, there's good chance it's a land mine, and yet I talked myself into thinking it was safe.

4 IT Services Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of 4 IT Services stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

5 Media Stocks to Sell Now

This week, 5 Media stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

40 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of 40 Biotechnology stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

11 Health Care Equipment & Supplies Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of 11 Health Care Equipment & Supplies stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

4 Consumer Finance Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of 4 Consumer Finance stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

5 Stocks With Awful Operating Margin — NFX CEQP MXC SGOC QUAD

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

Amazon Stock Is Dangerous Right Now. Steer Clear!

Amazon is a great company, and Amazon stock has proven it can skyrocket despite ludicrous valuations. And yet ...

How Facebook Inc (FB) Could Finally Kill Twitter Inc (TWTR)

Twitter (TWTR) stock investors should be plenty worried about Facebook's (FB) pledge to invest more in real-time sharing.

8 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of 8 Chemicals stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

4 Household Durables Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of 4 Household Durables stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

10 Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of 10 Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

8 Pharmaceuticals Stocks to Sell Now

This week, 8 Pharmaceuticals stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

5 Stocks With Poor Earnings Revisions — TAOM EBR.B EBR DSKX AZUR

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

6 Stocks to Ditch Before the Bear Strikes Again

What do you do with certain stocks right now that are most likely to remain under selling pressure now that the wider market is teetering? The simple answer is you sell them, raise cash and pick your spots carefully for the next big opportunities.

Beware of Macy’s, Inc. Stock as Industry Sales Crumble (M)

Macy's stock fell in sympathy after Polo Ralph Lauren and Kohl's reported terrible earnings. This sector is in trouble.

Twitter Inc: Here’s Why TWTR Stock Will Go to Zero

TWTR stock has no user growth, ugly sentiment and soaring costs. Why in the world would Twitter Inc. go anywhere but down?