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 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of three energy services stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

Don’t Buy What These Consumer Stocks Are Selling

These three consumer stocks aren't well-positioned for growth in 2015; the only things they have worth selling now are their stocks.

ANF Stock Is Too Long on Risk, Too Short on Reward

Despite being down 65% since late 2011, ANF stock just isn't worth jumping into here.

MCD Stock Is Spoiled – Sell McDonald’s Before It Gets Worse

MCD stock got a nice pop after a CEO change, but McDonald's sales still suck - and so does this growth-less consumer dud.

5 Stocks With Awful Earnings Momentum — FNBN GYRO APU SGY APA

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

7 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of seven biotechnology stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

4 Specialty Retail Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Service Stocks to Sell Now

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

COH Stock: Don’t Buy Coach Until It Cleans Up Its Act

It would be wise to avoid COH stock as it goes through a transition. Coach stock will suffer in the midst of expensive revamping plans.

3 Ways to Short Chinese Stocks

Most investors are focusing on Greece, Ukraine and possible interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. But Chinese stocks also demand attention.

DreamWorks: Will DWA Stock Wake Up From This Nightmare?

Dreamworks Animation Skg Inc has been taking a beating, and layoffs and cutbacks don't do much to inspire confidence in DWA stock.

Buy Facebook, Not Twitter

Instead of buying into the Twitter buzz, I'd recommend you look into Facebook first.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

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

5 Stocks With Crummy Earnings Growth — MMLP TCI CGG RDEN BGC

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

4 Distributors Stocks to Sell Now

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

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.

McDonald’s (MCD) Stock Suffers More Super-Sized Sales Troubles

It may be time to dump MCD stock as consumers can't get over Mickey D's supplier problems from 2014. January sales paint a bleak picture as well.

5 Biotech Stocks to Short

Biotech stocks have been severely overbought in the last several months and are beginning to turn, one by one. That makes them ripe pickings for short sellers. Here are five in the biotech field to short.

9 Metals and Mining Stocks to Sell Now

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