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.

Abercrombie & Fitch Is Stuck in the 90s

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

Avoid These So-Called Defensive Stocks

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

5 Stocks With Crummy Analyst Earnings Revisions — AVNW VCRA MDCA WG CDR

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

12 Machinery Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of 12 machinery stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

5 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

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

12 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of 12 chemicals stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

3 Electric Utilities Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Durable Goods Stocks to Sell Now

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

6 Electrical Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

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

10 “Triple F” Stocks to Sell

This week, 10 stocks get F's ("strong sell") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade and Quantitative Grade.

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").

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").

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").

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").