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

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

Shake Shack Stock Is Ridiculously Overvalued (SHAK)

SHAK stock is not an investment. It's a risky momentum trade that will ultimately collapse.

4 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Sell Now

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

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — ICA AVP DDD and more

This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an "F" ("strong sell") on Portfolio Grader.

5 Communications Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of five communications equipment stocks are down this week, 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 ratings of six software stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

Zillow (Z) Earnings: I’ve Had Better

Zillow (Z) stock reported earnings after the bell on Tuesday, and Wall Street is punishing Z stock on Wednesday ... deservedly.

3 Medical Technology Stocks to Sell Now

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

6 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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

AVOID Orexigen (OREX) Stock After Contrave Study SNAFU

The Orexigen (OREX) stock price plummeted Wednesday after the Contrave study was cancelled due to the improper disclosure of data points. Yikes.

Macy’s Stock Drops After Earnings Miss

Macy's stock dips after earnings miss. Stay away from Macy's until management can get revenue climbing in the right direction.

ITT Educational Services (ESI) Just Pushed For-Profit Colleges Over the Cliff

With the industry's problems now upgraded to fraud, ITT Educational Services (ESI) may have dealt itself and its peers a proverbial death blow.

3 Retail Stocks in Serious Trouble

These retail stocks are sitting at dangerous levels. Earnings and other factors could push them down even farther.

RAX – A Waving Red Flag for Rackspace Stock

Rackspace stock had enjoyed steady gains this year, but investors just learned the down side of high expectations after RAX earnings.

Verizon’s $4.4B Deal for AOL Is a Win-Win

Verizon Communications wants AOL only for its strength in programmatic ad technology, and that makes it a good deal for both companies.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

This week, the energy services, marine, construction and engineering, electrical equipment and distributors sectors rank lowest on the Portfolio Grader database.

GM and Ford Stock Under Pressure From a Slowdown in China

GM and Ford depend on China for outsized growth, but sales in the world's largest car market are cooling off as the economy slows.

5 Stocks With Poor 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.