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.

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").

Alibaba Stock: This Falling Knife Could Slash You for Another 20%

Alibaba (BABA) earnings beat the Street, but revs didn't -- and that could be enough to send Alibaba stock into a vicious analyst downgrade cycle.

6 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Blue Chips Sliding Down the Slope of Hope!

These blue chips are a little too loved by Wall Street given their precarious situations, leaving a lot of room for downgrades and further declines.

4 Service Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Medical Technology Stocks to Sell Now

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

Should You Buy Shake Shack? 3 Pros, 3 Cons (SHAK)

Shake Shack (SHAK) is still one of the market's favorite stories. That doesn't mean, however, it should be one of your favorite holdings.

3 Stocks With a Crippling Reliance on Google

It's not unusual for Google to be a factor in a company's health, but EBAY, SFLY, and TRIP are three stocks that need Google a little too much.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

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

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.

5 Stocks With Bad Cash Flow — HXM TWGP HELI STP ATPG

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

5 Stocks With Awful Operating Margin Growth — CTEL WIFI KEG TWGP HXM

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

5 Stocks With Ugly Sales Growth — RNA ALDR EXAS GNCA NBIX

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

12 Metals and Mining Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Tech Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Media Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Medical Devices Stocks to Sell Now

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

3D Printing Stocks Rally? Don’t Hold Your Breath (DDD) (SSYS)

The enthusiasm behind 3D printing makes it common for stocks like DDD and SSYS to look like they're about to break out, and then go kaput.