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.

12 “Triple F” Stocks to Sell

This week, 12 stocks get F's ("strong sell") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

5 Stocks With Poor Analyst Earnings Revisions — VCRA SUNE BONT VRTX PSEM

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

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").

17 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of 17 oil and gas stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

4 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of four chemicals stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. 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 ratings of five electrical equipment stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

5 Stocks With Bad 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 — 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 increased 10.9%, the Dow is up 13.2%, and the S&P has increased 12.1%.

6 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of six energy services stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. 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").

3 Construction and Engineering Stocks to Sell Now

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

8 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

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

7 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of seven semiconductor 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.

TIF – The Glitter is Dimmed at Tiffany’s

Tiffany's just reported strong quarterly earnings and improved guidance, but my rating system still sends a sell signal for investors. Find out why here.

Don’t Try Bottom Fishing These 2 Stocks

Investors who try to bottom fish in these market conditions are going to get burned. Stocks like these should be sold and left at the bottom of the barrel.

CSCO Stock NOT Cheap – Don’t Bargain Hunt in Cisco

Cisco stock may be cheap, but it could remain that way for awhile.

5 Solar Stocks That Are Burning Out

Here are five solar stocks that appear problematic and possibly worth a look on the short side as excess optimism gets squeezed out.