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.

5 Machinery Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

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

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").

BBY Stock: Declining Sales Make Best Buy a Sucker’s Play

Cost cuts let Best Buy swing back to profitability in the fourth quarter, but falling sales over the holidays makes BBY stock a loser.

JCPenney Earnings Should Make You Run to Sell JCP Stock

J.C. Penney's surprise "earnings" were actually just lower losses, with much of the upside based on tax gains. The future for J.C. Penney stock is bleak.

3 Overpriced Restaurant Stocks to Sell

Restaurants stocks like DNKN, PZZA and EAT stock are hitting all-time highs -- and look far too pricey. Start taking profits, and soon.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — AAWW RDEN FBP 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.

5 Stocks With Awful 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 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Megacap Blue Chips You Don’t Want to Buy

It's hard not to love the stability of big, dividend-paying blue chips like Exxon Mobil. But for new money? Go ahead and take a pass.

10 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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").

18 Commercial Banking Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of 18 commercial banking 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

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").

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 ratings of three semiconductor 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 to Sell in March

After February's rally, it's time to take money off the table in stocks whose prices are improving faster than fundamentals. See 5 stocks to sell in March.

5 Stocks With Ugly 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.

TGT is Now Well Off the Mark: Sell Target Stock

Target's most recent quarter was a nice surprise to the upside, but its lowered forward guidance and poor metrics make Target stock a sell