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.

AMZN Stock Stinks as Fire Phone Flops and Amazon Buys Twitch

The Amazon Fire Phone flop and $1 billion deal to buy Twitch likely won't help AMZN stock turn around anytime soon. Sell Amazon!

5 Stocks With Poor 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

The ratings of four energy 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 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Sell Now

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

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").

Smith & Wesson – More Misfires for SWHC

Smith Wesson's guidance cut and an accidental shooting on a gun range only added to problems for guns stocks like SWHC and RGR.

Will Pfizer Take One Last Swing at AstraZeneca?

The Pfizer-AstraZeneca saga isn't over yet, but it probably will be soon enough ... with no changes to the status quo.

5 Stocks to Sell for September

These names are flashing technical warning signs, making them stocks to sell for a historically bad month for the market.

10 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of 10 insurance stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. 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").

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 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 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 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").

HD Stock Is at a Top – Sell Home Depot Now!

Home Depot earnings were strong, but HD stock is overvalued and in trouble like many retailers going forward. Here's why HD stock is a sell.

Unsurprisingly, Best Buy Earnings Stink – Sell BBY Stock Now

Best Buy earnings showed top-line trouble again. If you rode the rebound in BBY stock, sell ASAP. If not, buy these puts to profit.

5 Stocks With Bad 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 Bad 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.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

This week, the energy services, metals and mining, water utilities, independent power and renewable electricity producers and energy services sectors look weak according to Portfolio Grader.