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.

5 Stocks With Crummy Earnings Surprises — CYNA CRR PKX MGM EFC

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

Debt-Laden Freeport-McMoRan to Sell Another Billion in Stock (FCX)

Freeport-McMoRan got into oil and gas at the worst possible time, as crude and copper prices dropped out from under FCX soon after.

NKE Stock: Nike Can’t Fit Its Valuation Much Longer

NKE stock is trading at a record-high multiple with little room for upside or surprises, while plenty of room for downside risk.

Disney Stock: Sell DIS on ESPN Cord-Cutting Fears

Cord cutting is a very real threat to Walt Disney Co. (DIS), as ESPN accounts for half of the company's profits.

What Owners of BBRY Stock Need to Know Before Friday’s BlackBerry Earnings Report

One way or another, BBRY stock will take investors on a wild ride at the end of the week. Here's your pre-earnings primer.

Sell These Oil Stocks as Capex Cuts Spell Doom

The reduced forecast in capex spending is going to put a hurting on these oil stocks, unless they are entrenched giants like HAL or GE.

Don’t Hold NKE Stock Ahead of Nike Earnings

Nike's valuation and global concerns make owning NKE stock ahead of earnings quite risky.

9 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

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

6 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

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").

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.

3 Medical Technology Stocks to Sell Now

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

CarMax Is Slashing Prices, Making KMX Stock a Rough Ride

CarMax earnings were mixed at best, throwing KMX stock under the bus again.

10 Dow Jones Heavyweights Breaking Down

Even Wall Street giants are susceptible to lowered sentiment and economic pressure. These 10 Dow Jones heavyweights look like they may soon retest their "Black Monday" lows.

GRPN: You Should Give Up on Groupon Stock

Groupon stock is sinking today after announcing a 10% reduction in its global workforce -- just the latest black mark against the company.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

On the Portfolio Grader database this week, the energy services, marine, construction and engineering, electrical equipment and distributors sectors are among the worst.

5 Stocks With Ugly 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.

5 Stocks With Bad 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.