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 5, 2014

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").

5 Specialty Retail Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Mar 5, 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 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Mar 5, 2014

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 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Mar 5, 2014

This week, the overall grades of three diversified telecommunication services 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

By Portfolio Grader Mar 5, 2014

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").

RadioShack: Even Taking a Cleaver to Stores Won’t Save RSH Stock

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Mar 4, 2014

RSH stock has lost more than 90% since 2010, and shutting a fifth of its store base isn't going to undo that damage anytime soon -- if ever.

Don’t Count on OTC Lipitor as an Rx for Higher PFE Stock

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Mar 4, 2014

PFE stock holders are looking forward to cholesterol reducer Lipitor becoming an OTC drug, but Pfizer shareholders may have a long and disappointing wait.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

By Portfolio Grader Mar 4, 2014

On the Portfolio Grader database this week, the reit, metals and mining, water utilities, energy services and independent utilities sectors are among the worst.

5 Stocks With Crummy Earnings Growth — BBRY TCI ZQK RBCN ARL

By Portfolio Grader Mar 4, 2014

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

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

By Portfolio Grader Mar 4, 2014

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

4 Overpriced Energy Stocks To Sell

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 3, 2014

Some energy stocks are getting expensive. If you own any of these four firms, the time to sell could be now.

3 Steel Stocks That Are Rusting Out

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Mar 3, 2014

If you're one of the few remaining contrarians out there, here are some nice short-side opportunities among steel stocks to consider.