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.

Twitter Stock: No, It’s NOT a Perfect M&A Target

The TWTR stock price opened at an all-time low on Tuesday. But a Twitter takeover at the hands of GOOG or FB still isn't in the cards.

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 Awful 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 Ugly 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.

No Q2 Celebration for Sears Stock Investors (SHLD)

Sears (SHLD) is up sharply on the seemingly good news that it will record a Q2 profit, but owners of Sears stock may want to take a closer look at the details.

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").

3 Tech Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Poor 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.

4 Medical Devices Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of four medical devices 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").

Social Media Stocks All Take a Hit After Q2 Results

The second quarter earnings season wasn't even close to a win for the social media sector, but a theme did develop.

AMGN Stock: The Dark Underbelly of Amgen Earnings

Amagen reported a stellar-looking earnings report, but a lot of its revenue increases were due to price hikes and not higher adoption.

Avoid Exxon (XOM) Stock Amid Plunging Profits, Buyback Cuts

Low oil prices, recessionary earnings and a need to save cash will keep ExxonMobil (XOM) down.

11 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of 11 internet and web service stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

4 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

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

9 Machinery Stocks to Sell Now

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

Why I Sold LNKD Stock Before Earnings

Tech stocks have been getting battered after earnings, so why stick around and wait for LNKD stock to join the party?

5 Stocks With Bad Analyst Earnings Revisions — REXX TLM KEG LONG ASYS

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