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.

Microsoft (MSFT) Earnings Set to Decline in Tough Quarter

Microsoft Corporation faces tough year-ago comparisons and weak sales of PCs, which should continue to weigh on MSFT stock.

Qualcomm Earnings Land Amid Call to Split the Company (QCOM)

Qualcomm Inc. faces stiffer competition, pressure from an activist investor and weakness in QCOM stock as it reports quarterly results.

There’s Little Upside Left in General Electric (GE)

General Electric's most recent earnings report didn't do much to encourage investors, and the GE Capital asset sale has been baked into shares already.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

For the week, the worst sectors according to Portfolio Grader are the energy services, marine, construction and engineering, electrical equipment and distributors sectors.

5 Stocks With Ugly 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.

Disembark From Royal Caribbean (RCL) Stock NOW!

Royal Caribbean (RCL) stock, like so many others, is feeling the painful effects of a strong U.S. dollar and steadily climbing energy prices.

12 Metals and Mining Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of 12 metals and mining stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

6 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Tech Services Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of three tech services stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. 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").

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.

3 Media Stocks to Sell Now

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

Time to Reboot: AMD Is an Awful Mess

The latest quarterly report for AMD was a disaster – and the stock could be dead money for some time.

Mattel Stock Just Isn’t Fun Any More (MAT)

Mattel is a 20th-century company in a 21st-century world and will struggle to compete with tablets, smartphones and "anywhere, anytime" content. But its dividend is a nice benefit to holding MAT stock.

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.

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

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").