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 Construction and Engineering Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Life Science Stocks to Sell Now

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

8 Communications Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

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

7 Software Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Sell Now

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

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").