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.

BP Stock: Sloppy Is As Sloppy Does

For BP Stock, the enviromental issues keeping coming, including a recent spill into Lake Michigan. Until the company cleans up its act, BP stock is a sell.

Leave CarMax Stock on the Lot For Now (KMX)

Used car automobile retailer Carmax is having a rough go of it, with earnings falling below estimates. Leave Carmax stock on the lot for now

15 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of 15 oil and gas stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

5 Machinery Stocks to Sell Now

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

7 “Triple F” Stocks to Sell

This week, seven stocks get F's ("strong sell") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade and Quantitative Grade.

3 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of three internet and web service 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 Analyst Earnings Revisions — CQP ATE WTSL IMI AVNW

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

3 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

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

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — RCII CPAC REN 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.

Don’t Fight Uncle Sam: Short Payday Lenders

The federal government is increasingly putting pressure on payday lenders and their business lifelines, putting the whole industry at risk.

4 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of four energy services stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. 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.

4 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Sell Now

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

MNKD: Buy the Rumor, Sell the News

MannKind has much to be excited about today with Afrezza, but investors need to recognize a troubling pattern that could upend MNKD stock.

4 Medical Marijuana Stocks to Dump Now

'Medical' marijuana stocks are all the rage, but most are barely real companies -- and have nothing to do with the legalization of marijuana, anyway.

Buyer Beware – Utility Stocks Are a Bad Play Right Now

I've made lots of shrewd buys in the utility stocks space, but I'm not holding a single one right now. Wait for valuations to fall back to earth before dipping a toe in.

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").

General Motors Stock Is Stalled (GM)

General Motors is struggling with earnings and sales growth problems, while battling quality problems, too. It all makes for problems for General Motors stock

5 Specialty Retail Stocks to Sell Now

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