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.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — CGG CRR SGY and more

By Portfolio Grader Jan 29, 2015

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 Poor Earnings Surprises — MT PCMI JMBA WPZ ROMA

By Portfolio Grader Jan 29, 2015

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

5 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Jan 29, 2015

This week, the overall grades of five energy services stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

4 Software Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Jan 29, 2015

This week, the overall grades of four software stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

5 Stocks to Sell for February

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jan 28, 2015

February is typically a weak month for the stock market. Weak technicals and poor seasonality make these well-known names stocks to sell as the month gets underway.

General Electric (GE) Is Still a Stock to Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Jan 28, 2015

While GE is clearly making strides in terms of earnings, it's still not enough to move it out of "sell" territory.

Little to Like in Yahoo Without Its BABA Stake (YHOO)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jan 28, 2015

Yahoo! Inc. figured out a way to give its Alibaba stock to shareholders without a tax hit, but once it does, what does YHOO have left?

10 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Jan 28, 2015

This week, the overall grades of 10 biotechnology stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

Down With the Dow! 5 Blue-Chip Stocks to Ditch

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Jan 28, 2015

Selling pressure that has been building since December is finally pulling down even the most solid of blue-chip Dow stocks.

5 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Jan 28, 2015

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").

Caterpillar Inc.: Wait for the NEXT Dip in CAT Stock

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 28, 2015

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) sank Tuesday after a disappointing earnings report, but it's not quite time to call CAT stock a rebound buy.

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

By Portfolio Grader Jan 28, 2015

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

3 Commercial Services Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Jan 28, 2015

This week, the overall grades of three commercial services stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

3 Dow Stocks to Sell on Weak Outlooks, Currency Woes

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jan 27, 2015

A soaring greenback means a world of trouble for some Dow stocks, especially those that have plenty of other problems.

PG Stock: Procter & Gamble is Too Much of a Gamble

By John Persinos, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 27, 2015

Procter & Gamble is a global colossus in consumer brands, but therein lies the problem as currency woes cut into earnings. Investors should pass on this stock until market growth and stability returns overseas.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

By Portfolio Grader Jan 27, 2015

This week, the energy services, marine, construction and engineering, electrical equipment and oil and gas sectors look weak according to Portfolio Grader.