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.

4 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

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

Pricey PepsiCo Rides Snacks to a Beat-and-Raise Quarter (PEP)

Pepsico is having a solid, market-beating year, helped by beat-and-raise quarter like the one it just posted. Too bad PEP stock is overvalued.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — XCO CLNE CGG 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 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of five energy services 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

This week, the ratings of four restaurant and resort stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. 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").

3 Software Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of three software 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.

SHLD in Further Peril as Sears Vendor Flees

Sears (SHLD) stock is in trouble amid a report that at least one vendor has halted shipments to Sears thanks to worried credit insurers.

Symantec Split: Too Little Too Late (SYMC)

Symantec (SYMC) is already behind in many areas, and a split - while sensible - will cause further turmoil in the short term.

Has The Container Store (TCS) Hit Rock Bottom?

The Container Store shed more than one-fifth of its value following earnings. With no clear catalyst in sight, is TCS doomed?

10 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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

Costco Stock Not a Buy Despite Earnings Beat

Costco earnings beat Wall Street estimate for the first time in a long time, but shares too expensive for new money to bother with.

GHC: Be Wary of Graham’s Identity Crisis

Graham Holdings doesn't know if it wants be media, education, healthcare or manufacturing. Sell GHC until it resolves its identity crisis.

3 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of three 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 ratings of three semiconductor 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

For the current week, the overall ratings of five specialty retail stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. 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.

AMZN Stock – Here’s Why Amazon Prime Video Should Die

Amazon stock has underperformed in 2014, and costly video content via Amazon Prime could continue to hold back AMZN stock in 2015.