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.

SHLD Stock – Is This the Bottom for Sears?

SHLD stock has collapsed again on poor Sears earnings. So is this finally the bottom for Sears stock, or should you still steer clear?

Should You Buy HPQ Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Solid third-quarter earnings show that Hewlett-Packard is at least beginning to recover, but does that make HPQ stock a buy?

Stop Calling Sears Holdings a Turnaround Play

Sears Holdings isn't turning around -- it's going through a slow-motion liquidation, and SHLD stock is a dog.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — WTW ACI DB 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.

4 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Communications Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Crummy 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.

Hertz Stock a Sell After Dumping a Whole Pile of Bad News

Hertz stock isn't worth the trouble considering the range of its problems, including an ongoing accounting scandal and a shortage of cars.

Should You Buy Target Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Target stock remains hampered by the data breach, but Target is seeing evidence of a U.S. comps rebound. Is that enough reason to buy TGT?

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").

3 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of three diversified telecommunication services stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. 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").

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").

3 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of three biotechnology 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

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 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.

Disconnect From Sprint Stock ASAP

Sprint Corporation NYSE:S just hit a new 52-week low, which is a surprise to no one. Here's why Sprint stock is a sell.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

This week, the reit, water utilities, independent power and renewable electricity producers, metals and mining and energy services sectors rank lowest on the Portfolio Grader database.