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.

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.

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.

VIAB: Viacom Stock Is Far From Stellar

While Viacom does appear to be on the mend with box office success, VAB stock is a "strong sell" until buying pressure improves.

5 Stocks With Ugly Sales Growth — HTS MITT UEC MNKD CTEL

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

5 Stocks With Crummy 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.

3 Road and Rail Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Diversified Utilities Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 e-Commerce Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of four e-commerce 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

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