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.

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").

Take Profits in TGT Stock Ahead of Target Earnings

With 35% 12-month gains on the table, holding TGT stock is assumes too much risk in a sector that doesn't look promising.

5 Stocks With Crummy 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.

SYMC Stock – Don’t Put Yourself at Risk With Symantec

Although Symantec is in the security business, investors shouldn't feel safe owning SYMC stock.

Beware King Digital (KING) Stock – It’s a Value Trap

KING stock is trading lower on Friday, even after KING earnings topped estimates. It was guidance that doomed the Candy Crush developer.

Sell or Short the ‘Trinity of Tech’ NOW — AAPL, FB, GOOGL

Three of Wall Street's most-loved tech stocks -- Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOGL) and Facebook (FB) -- could all be in for a few weeks of rough waters.

Why Yahoo Stock Holders REALLY Need to Worry (YHOO)

Until Yahoo builds a decent programmatic ad platform, YHOO shares could struggle.

5 Stocks With Poor Earnings Surprises — CRR PKX MGM EFC ROMA

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

Nordstrom: Mixed Results, Overpriced Stock (JWN)

Nordstrom earnings came in as a mixed bag, but the bottom line is that JWN stock is wildly overvalued right now.

10 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of 10 internet and web service stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

9 Machinery Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

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

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.

Gap Inc Still Not Fashionable After Earnings (GPS)

Declining sales figures prove investors should dump GPS stock before things get worse. Don't risk your money on retail.

Kohl’s: You Can Still Take Profits in KSS Stock

Despite the 12% decline Thursday, it's still not too late for investors to take profits in Kohl's (KSS) stock.

5 Overbought Nasdaq Stocks with Trouble Ahead

If you are still holding on to these five Nasdaq stocks during this month's roller-coaster ride, you've probably become a bit squeamish. It's time to drop these Nasdaq stocks.

Don’t Bet on KSU as Railroad Stocks Tank on the Dollar

Kansas City Southern railroad is reeling because of a higher dollar and lower oil prices, and that makes the outlook for KSU stock bleak.

3 Life Science Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of three life science stocks are lower, 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").