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.

Gun Sales Spike Puts Pressure on Smith & Wesson, Ruger

SWHC and RGR have had a great run, thanks to fear of stricter laws prodding gun sales. That was a once-in-a-decade prod, however, meanings the next few years could be lackluster.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — MCP EGO JCP 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. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq rose 10.9%, the Dow increased 13.2% and the S&P has increased 12.1%.

10 Dividend Stocks to Sell Going into 2014

Buying a dividend stock simply for the yield is a bad portfolio plan. Take a look at these 10 dividend stocks that need to be sold today, no matter the yield

7 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Software Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Awful Earnings Surprises — WPC CBB ROMA MOD NX

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

3 Construction and Engineering Stocks to Sell Now

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

ORCL – Oracle Stock Is Cheap, But for Good Reason

Heading into this afternoon's earnings report, Oracle stock looks cheap ... but buying ORCL shares still doesn't look promising.

9 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

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

7 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Auto Parts Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Awful Earnings Momentum — FNBN NAV SGK LGCY VNR

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

4 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

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

Take Your Profits Now: 5 Energy Stocks To Trim in 2014

After surging throughout 2013, now is the time to sell these five energy stocks and take some profits before your fortunes change.

3 Medical Devices Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

According to the Portfolio Grader database this week, the metals and mining, energy services, computer and personal electronics, oil and gas and marine sectors are at the bottom.

5 Stocks With Bad Earnings Growth — KWK GNK SOL CRK LM

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

5 Stocks With Crummy Sales Growth — NAVB CTEL HKTV CUR IMMU

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

5 Stocks With Crummy Cash Flow — KWK STP ATPG EDN AONE

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