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 — CLNE TLM RDEN 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.

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.

4 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Communications Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Big-Name Oil and Gas Stocks With Ugly Trends

If you own any of these five gas and oil stocks, you may want to hedge or reconsider the position until conditions improve.

10 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of 10 insurance stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

4 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Specialty Retail Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of five specialty retail 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

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").

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").

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.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock: Time To Consider the Bear Case

Investors are riding high on Apple stock but there are some major potential landmines for AAPL, such as a plunge in iPad sales or a flop of the Apple Watch.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Needs to Quit Golf (DKS)

Golf is in a steep, long-term decline, and that will weigh on sales at Dick's Sporting Goods until the company shrinks it or ditches it.

Sears Stock Earnings Preview: More of the Same Misery

Owning Sears stock has been no easy feat for the past several years. Thursday’s upcoming earnings report isn’t apt to change that.

Beware of These Dead-Money Tech Stocks

Unlike most tech stocks, these three companies are going nowhere in the near future, and are best avoided.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

On the Portfolio Grader database this week, the reit, metals and mining, water utilities, energy services and independent power and renewable electricity producers sectors are among the worst.

5 Stocks With Awful 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.