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.

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

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").