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 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of four 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

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

4 Software Stocks to Sell Now

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

Just Say No to Consumer Staples (PG, CL)

While consumer staples stocks are known for their relative stability and generous dividends, names like P&G and Colgate aren't automatic buys right now.

Europe Is Just Too Risky – Sell European Bank Stocks

A combination of ongoing geopolitical issues and simply bad fundamentals bears warning to investors about European banks. Selectivity, if not total refrain, is especially critical now when considering European bank stocks.

5 Big-Name Stocks to Sell ASAP

These five large-caps should be on your list of stocks to sell, whether it's because of strategic missteps or just poor economical circumstances.

10 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of four diversified telecommunication services stocks are lower, 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

This week, the overall grades of five specialty retail 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.

3 Service Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of three semiconductor stocks are lower, 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 ratings of three packaged foods stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

Walmart Earnings Set to Belly Flop on More U.S. Weakness

Walmart earnings are going to be ugly, with a year-over-year drop in profits, and some analysts think the results will be much worse.

AMZN Stock – 5 Reasons Amazon Is in Deep Trouble

AMZN stock is down 20% so far in 2014, and Amazon could move even lower thanks to pressure on hardware, AWS and its Amazon Prime businesses.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

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

For-Profit Colleges Have Little Blood Left to Give

Corinthian Colleges, ITT Educational Services, and other for-profit colleges look like a lost cause in their current state.