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

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

5 Communications Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

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

6 Software Stocks to Sell Now

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

HPQ: Stay Away From Bleeding Hewlett-Packard Stock

Don’t be fooled by a small bump higher or incremental earnings beat -- stay away from Hewlett-Packard (HPQ).

4 Large-Cap Stocks Setting Up for a Big Drop

Small-cap stocks are ruling the markets right now, but these four large-cap stocks are finding themselves in trouble. Drop them before you get in trouble, too.

What Owners of SHLD Stock Need to Know Before Monday

SHLD stock is sure to be rocked, one way or another, when the struggling retailer posts fiscal Q1-2016 results on Monday.

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").

4 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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

GRPN Stock Is Doomed – Don’t Hunt for a Groupon Bargain

Groupon has fallen hard lately, but GRPN stock is not a bargain. Even if it's fairly valued, things are very negative for GRPN.

10 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of 10 biotechnology stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

4 Service Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of four service stocks are down this week, 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

The overall ratings of three medical technology 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 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.

Large-Cap Tech Stocks to Sell

Some high-fliers are showing signs of deceleration, which could mean tough times for investors in tech stocks.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

According to the Portfolio Grader database this week, the energy services, marine, construction and engineering, electrical equipment and distributors sectors are at the bottom.

5 Stocks With Crummy 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 ATPG

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

Stay Away From High-Risk Cable Companies

Cable companies are facing pressure from web TV -- Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Google -- and are being forced to cut prices to stop the consumer exodus.