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.

11 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of 11 biotechnology stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

Chesapeake Energy: Things Go From Bad to Worse for CHK Stock

With Chesapeake still struggling after capex cuts and major layoffs, there aren't many options left for CHK stock.

4 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of four insurance stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

6 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of six semiconductor stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

3 Medical Technology Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of three medical technology stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

3 Service Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Poor Earnings Momentum — FNBN GYRO APU SGY HXM

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

Price Cut Sends GoPro Stock Down a Slippery Slope

GoPro (GRPO) is making the kind of moves one expects to see when a company that has no competitive advantage starts to lose its mojo.

Thanks, Keurig Kold — Now GMCR Stock Is a Value Trap

Keurig Kold sounds cool (no pun intended), but the new soda brewer only makes GMCR stock a value trap, nothing more.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

This week, the energy services, construction and engineering, marine, electrical equipment and distributors sectors rank lowest on the Portfolio Grader database.

5 Stocks With Poor Earnings Growth — MMLP TCI CGG BGC SHOS

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

5 Stocks With Awful Cash Flow — HXM TWGP HELI STP RSH

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

Pier 1 Imports: Now Is Not the Time to Buy PIR Stock

With Pier 1 Imports' inventory problems and lowered guidance on top of a Q2 earnings miss, now is not the time to be in PIR stock.

5 Tech Stocks on the Fritz

These popular tech stocks are in a lot of trouble, which makes them great candidates for some short selling.

Organics Are Oversaturated: Whole Foods Stock Is Doomed (WFM)

The era of Whole Foods (WFM) dominating the hearts of organic lovers is coming to an end, and so is the ride in Whole Foods stock.

For Alcoa Stock Owners, The Grass May Not Be Greener After AA Split

Alcoa stock will become two distinct investments next year, but there's a cost involved with this streak of divesting what was just recently acquired.

5 Stocks With Bad Operating Margin Growth — CTEL WIFI KEG HXM RLOC

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

12 Metals and Mining Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of 12 metals and mining stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

4 Media Stocks to Sell Now

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