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.

4 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Sell Now

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

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — BTU AIXG MHR 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 Stocks With Ugly 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.

WTW: Weight Watchers Has Lost Its Way

Weight Watchers has lost its way over the past four years and WTW stock may not be able to recover.

Apollo Education (APOL) Deserves Every Bit of Today’s Monster Plunge

Apollo Education Group (APOL) is fighting a losing battle, and the tide of the for-profit education war just took a turn for the worst.

6 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

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 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").

4 Service Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of four service stocks are lower, 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

This week, the overall grades of three medical technology stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. 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.

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX): Little Dividend, Little Point?

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) just slashed its dividend to preserve cash while low commodity prices batter its business. FCX stock might rebound, but you shouldn't wait around to find out.

TSLA: Tesla Stock Faces a Stiff Ride Ahead

Tesla CEO Elon Musk: Still a brilliant leader, but in the short term, he'll have trouble turning around flagging TSLA stock.

Whole Foods Market: WFM Stock Is Too Pricey

Whole Foods Market (WFM) is priced for growth, but competitive pressures will make it almost impossible to meet expectations. Beware WFM stock.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

On the Portfolio Grader database this week, the energy services, marine, construction and engineering, electrical equipment and medical technology sectors are among the worst.

5 Stocks With Crummy 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.

5 Stocks With Bad 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.

7 Big-Name Blue Chips to Sell

These seven blue chips are being punished for a host of reasons, and while they won't fall off a cliff tomorrow, there's little reason to expect any growth from them.

12 Metals and Mining Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of 12 metals and mining stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").