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.

Sell Barnes & Noble, Inc. Stock (BKS)

BKS stock has performed well this year, but the failure of the company's Nook division and the major secular changes in retail book selling have cast long-term doubt on the company's prospects.

Should I Buy T Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons (AT&T Inc.)

AT&T pays a fat dividend and has been busy on the deal front, but T stock is having a bad year. Will 2015 bring better performance?

10 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of 10 insurance stocks are down this week, 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 PNX CPN SHLD

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

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

5 Specialty Retail Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Packaged Foods Stocks to Sell Now

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

Heed the Red Flag Tesla Stock Is Waving

The Tesla stock chart since 2013 looks wildly bullish, but as we're about to learn (the hard way), nothing lasts forever.

4 Tech Stocks to Sell Right Now

Oil prices, uncertainty at the Federal Reserve and the looming threat of a government shutdown puts selling pressure on the market. You can benefit by unloading four tech stocks.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

According to the Portfolio Grader database this week, the reit, metals and mining, water utilities, energy services and independent power and renewable electricity producers sectors are at the bottom.

5 Stocks With Ugly Earnings Growth — BBRY TCI ZQK RBCN MGPI

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

5 Stocks With Awful Cash Flow — HXM TWGP STP ATPG NIHD

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

Stick a Fork in RadioShack (RSH), Because It’s Done

Ads for RSH may be funny, but the financial situation for RadioShack stock is bleak. Look for a RadioShack bankruptcy soon.

3 Diversified Utilities Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Road and Rail Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Ugly Operating Margin Growth — NBIX CTEL TSRA NYNY PMFG

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