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.

SHLD Stock: Don’t Focus on Earnings When Sears Reports Earnings

Here's what current and potential SHLD stock holders need to know about Thursday's Sears earnings report and conference call.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

This week, the energy services, metals and mining, water utilities, energy services and independent utilities sectors look weak according to Portfolio Grader.

Doug Kass Breaks His Own Rules Shorting TSLA Stock

You shouldn't make exceptions to your trading rule, even when making an "obvious" trade like shorting TSLA stock.

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.

5 Stocks With Poor 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.

For-Profit Schools Can’t Dodge This Bullet Any Longer

For-profit schools like Corinthian College, Apollo Education and Strayer are forced to defend themselves, and as it turns out, they’re not well-armed.

5 Stocks With Bad Sales Growth — HTS MITT MNKD UEC CTEL

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

5 Stocks With Awful Operating Margin Growth — NBIX CTEL TSRA NYNY PMFG

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

3 Diversified Utilities Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Road and Rail Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 e-Commerce Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Buyback-Happy Stocks to Avoid – IBM, HLF, NTDOY

Buybacks are generally meant to reward shareholders, but at times company's will use them for all the wrong reasons. Here are 3 buyback happy stocks to avoid

Retail Stocks: Cheaper But Not Cheap Enough

Best Buy, Conn's, GameStop -- these retail stocks have been kicked in the teeth lately ... but it's still too early to go bottom-fishing in this space.

3 Retail Stocks to Sell Now – COH, WFM, TGT

The retail industry is vulnerable right now, and weather may be the least of the sector's problems. Here are 3 retail stocks to sell right now

8 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

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

This Biotech Bubble Is Bound to Burst

Biotech stocks have been hot thanks to a wave of M&A speculation. That wave, however, has run its course, putting these stocks and biotech ETFs at risk.

7 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of seven internet and web service stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

6 Machinery Stocks to Sell Now

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