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.

Should I Buy FB Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 4, 2014

10 years after Facebook first graced the Internet, FB stock is perched at all-time highs. Should you play the hot hand, or is Facebook due for a hiccup?

BBY Stock vs. RSH Stock: Is Either Struggling Retailer Worth Your Cash?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Feb 4, 2014

Best Buy and Radio Shack are undergoing turnarounds and, although it's a long shot, BBY stock or RSH stock may just generate solid gains.

3 Solar Stocks That Are Melting Away

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Feb 4, 2014

With emerging-market economies more focused on avoiding a currency meltdown, green energy projects are being moved to the sidelines -- setting up a renewed bout of selling pressure in solar stocks.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

By Portfolio Grader Feb 4, 2014

This week, the independent utilities, metals and mining, reit, energy services and construction materials sectors rank lowest on the Portfolio Grader database.

3 Distributors Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Feb 4, 2014

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

7 Metals and Mining Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Feb 3, 2014

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

7 Medical Devices Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Feb 3, 2014

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

6 Mortgage Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Feb 3, 2014

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

3 Media Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Feb 3, 2014

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

Abercrombie & Fitch Is Stuck in the 90s

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Feb 3, 2014

Aeropostale, American Eagle, and Abercrombie & Fitch have managed to work their way into irrelevancy.

Avoid These So-Called Defensive Stocks

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 31, 2014

These companies are typically hailed as defensive stocks, but a look at their Piotroski F-scores suggests quite the opposite.