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 Stocks With Awful Earnings Surprises — CRR MT PCMI JMBA WPZ

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

3 Reasons to Avoid MGM Stock Right Now

MGM continues to hold a place at the top of the gaming industry, but 2015 looks to be a challenging year for MGM stock. Competition, an expensive expansion and slowdowns both in the U.S. and China could put a strain on MGM stock.

The Oil Boost Doesn’t Mean You Should Buy Exxon Mobil

Exxon Mobil beat earnings estimates and missed sales projections. Looking ahead, XOM expects to repurchase $1 billion of its stock in the first quarter.

5 Stocks With Poor Earnings Momentum — FNBN GYRO SGY APA HXM

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

5 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of five semiconductor stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. 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").

3 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Auto Parts Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Packaged Foods Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

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

High Costs, Low Growth Doom UPS Stock

United Parcel Service, Inc. is struggling with a stronger dollar and higher pension expense, and that's keeping a lid on UPS stock.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

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

5 Stocks With Ugly 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.

5 Stocks With Crummy Cash Flow — HXM TWGP HELI SALT STP

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

Chevron’s Earnings Beat Doesn’t Mean Buy

Despite beating estimates, Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) has its work cut out for it this year.

3 Oil Services Stocks to Bail On

Smaller energy stocks are going to have a hard time making ends meet during the drilling downturn. Here are 3 oil stocks to sell or avoid if you don't own.

Diversification Can’t Protect Exxon Stock in Oil Price Plunge (XOM)

Even Exxon Mobil Corporation's refining and marketing business -- which benefits from lower oil prices -- let XOM down in the fourth quarter.

5 Stocks With Poor Operating Margin Growth — CTEL WIFI KEG TWGP OESX

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