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 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — EBR PWE ARO 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.

7 Software Stocks to Sell Now

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

6 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Communications Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Life Science Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Sell Now

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

For JCP Stock Holders, Proposed Poison Pill Isn’t Worth It

The JCPenney Board of Directors makes a great case for its proposed poison pill, but there's a huge downside to it for JCP stock owners.

5 Stocks With Poor Earnings Momentum — FNBN MTGE MLNX PNX SHLD

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

6 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

8 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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

8 Specialty Retail Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Commercial Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks to Sell in February

Risk has re-entered the market, and that means investors should be looking to lighten up their loads. Here are five stocks to sell.

3 Clouds Lurk for Boeing Stock Ahead of Q4 Earnings

But just as subtle disruptions in the slipstream can cause an airplane to lose lift and stall, investors should keep an eye out for early warnings of turbulence ahead. Here are three storm clouds on the horizon that could be lurking behind BA’s earnings:

5 Stocks With Awful Earnings Growth — BBRY ZQK RBCN MGPI GTAT

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 — STP TWGP ATPG NIHD AONE

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

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

According to the Portfolio Grader database this week, the reit, construction materials, infrastructure, metals and mining and energy services sectors are at the bottom.