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.

As Oil Crashes, Is It Time to Short Solar Stocks?

Solar stocks are taking it on the chin, along with oil stocks, as oil prices collapse. If you’re thinking of investing in the solar stocks sector, you may want to think twice.

The Clock is Ticking for McDonald’s Stock (MCD)

McDonald's Corporation is getting the benefit of the doubt as it works to turn sales around, but eventually MCD will go from hold to sell.

14 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of 14 oil and gas stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

12 Machinery Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of 12 machinery stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

8 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of eight internet and web service stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

5 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

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

JCP: The JCPenney of the Past Isn’t Enough

JCPenney is making moves and juicing JCP stock, but investors shouldn't fall back in love with this hardly rebounding retailer.

4 Electrical Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Big Stocks Hurting From the Strong Dollar – MCD, MMM, AAPL

A strong dollar may be good if you're a U.S. traveler abroad, but for international and commodity-based companies, it's a bottom-line killer.

5 Stocks With Awful Analyst Earnings Revisions — GLYC AMCC SOL MSO IFT

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

Why Owning Utility Stocks Is a Risky Bet

By almost any measure, utilities don’t offer a compelling risk-reward profile for investors right now.

Don’t Even Bother With IBM Stock

IBM has gone to great efforts to increase shareholder value, including an aggressive share buyback program and a two-decade track record of annual dividend increases.

Growth Story Is Over at Amazon – Sell AMZN Stock ASAP!

Amazon.com, Inc. has failed to turn its big top line into any bottom line profits, and AMZN stock will continue this painful trend in 2015.

Arena Pharmaceuticals (ARNA) Stock Crippled By Risk, Dilution

Arena Pharmaceuticals (ARNA) stock is up 35% this year, but its prospects are crippled by risks as a recent secondary offering raises eyebrows.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — SDRL CRR RIG 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.

9 Software Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Life Science Stocks to Sell Now

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

7 Communications Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of seven communications equipment 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 Surprises — IRS 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.