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.

10 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Mar 12, 2014

This week, the overall grades of 10 insurance 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

By Portfolio Grader Mar 12, 2014

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

3 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Mar 12, 2014

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

3 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Mar 12, 2014

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").

Is JCPenney This Year’s Best Buy?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Mar 11, 2014

JCP stock is up 80% in a month on hope that it will be the year's biggest turnaround story, but as Best Buy proves, such hopes can be quickly dashed.

4 Restaurants That Could Join Sbarro in Bankruptcy

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Mar 11, 2014

Restaurants have had it tough over the past ten years, claiming another casualty this week with Sbarro. What other chains are close to the chopping block?

Could Kroger Stock Be a Potential Tripler?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 11, 2014

The Albertsons-Safeway merger has cast new light on grocery giant Kroger, and it appears the company and Kroger stock are considerably undervalued.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

By Portfolio Grader Mar 11, 2014

For the week, the worst sectors according to Portfolio Grader are the reit, metals and mining, water utilities, independent power and renewable electricity producers and energy services sectors.

4 Reasons to Dump Boeing Stock Now

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Mar 11, 2014

Boeing stock has spent the past five years soaring to record highs. But new troubles with 787 Dreamliners could send the stock crashing down.

5 Blue-Chip Stocks to Avoid

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 11, 2014

These five blue-chip stocks are down, sure ... but the lack of any meaningful upside potential means there's no reason to buy at current prices.

5 Stocks With Bad Cash Flow — HXM TWGP STP ATPG NIHD

By Portfolio Grader Mar 11, 2014

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 ARL

By Portfolio Grader Mar 11, 2014

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

Coca-Cola Stock Has Lost Its Fizz

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Mar 10, 2014

Coca-Cola stock has a great dividend yield, and is shareholder friendly with it buyback program. But as a long term investment, KO is a loser and a stock to sell.