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.

18 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of 18 oil and gas 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 overall grades of five internet and web service stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

Don’t Be Fooled By the Smoke Around Marijuana Stocks

Even the most-established medical marijuana stocks are penny stocks, making names like Medical Marijuana Inc. (MJNA) risky bets.

4 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Electrical Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

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

VIDEO: Will JCPenney Survive 2014?

Kyle Bass' exit from JCP stock throws a nice big bucket of cold water on the argument that the "smart money" was still behind JCPenney.

3 Dogs of the Dow to Short Now

For the first time since September, the market is coming under significant selling pressure, and these "Dogs of the Dow" are particularly susceptible.

Why Jeff Bezos’ Amazon Is More Evil Than Walmart and McDonald’s

Walmart or McDonald's employees who are mulling leaving their job for the greener pastures at Amazon might want to reconsider. AMZN is plain evil.

5 Stocks With Crummy 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.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — EXK ABX MCP 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 is up 13.2% and the S&P has increased 12.1%.

7 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Construction and Engineering Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Software Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 “Defensive” Stocks to Sell Now

At a certain point, even defensive stocks can become vulnerable. You're better off selling these four "defensive" stocks.

5 Stocks With Ugly 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.

WTW – Time to Trim Weight Watchers Holdings

Weight Watchers is expected to show both top and bottom line decreases, and investors may want to pare back on holdings.

7 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

7 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

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