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 Overhyped Stocks to Sell Now

Zoetis, Apple, Yahoo!, and a couple of other overhyped stocks are ripe for pullbacks. Don't wait for the meltdown to start before heading for the exit.

Microsoft Cuts Losses, Sells Nook Back to Barnes & Noble (BKS)

The 2012 MSFT Nook investment has been a miserable failure. With more Nook on its books, BKS stock is as hopeless as ever after an earnings miss.

Sears Holdings: Still Marching Toward its Doom

Sears Holdings posted its third quarter results this morning, and looking past the obligatory positive spin once again reveals a grim future

Plug Power Inc. Inks a Big Deal, but PLUG Stock Is a Sell

Plug Power Inc. announced a contract worth $20 million, but PLUG stock has both fundamentals and technicals working against it.

5 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — ANV CLNE MDR 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.

3 Communications Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Awful Earnings Surprises — ALOG UNTD ROMA TWIN NBHC

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

AMZN: Don’t Shop Amazon Stock for Now

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is looking weak going into the holiday shopping season and new year after its big earnings miss.

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF): 3Q Sales Fall Again, Stock Rallies Anyway

Yet another poor showing by the teen retailer is rewarded with a stellar day on Wall Street. Can you say irrational exuberance?

TSLA in 2015 – Here’s Why You Can’t Trust Tesla Stock

Tesla Motors Inc is a high-flier with big revenue growth, but TSLA stock faces big sentiment risk amid competition and lower profits.

11 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of 11 insurance stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

5 Stocks With Poor 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.

6 Specialty Retail Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Commercial Services Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of three commercial services stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. 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 Packaged Foods Stocks to Sell Now

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