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.

JCP Is a Joke — JCPenney Stock Plummets to 13-Year Low

JCPenney stock just dipped below $10 for the first time since November 2000 -- further proof you should avoid JCP.

2 Stocks to Avoid in Q4

Avoiding bad stocks is just as important as buying good ones. As we near the end of 2013, here's a look at two stock to avoid in Q4.

LULU VP Dumps Shares – You Should Sell Lululemon Stock Too

Lululemon stock has been struggling so far in 2013, and the red flags and excuses keep piling up. You have better places for your money than in LULU stock.

8 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

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

8 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

BlackBerry Earnings: Get Your Popcorn Ready for This Disastrous Finale!

The final BlackBerry earnings report will be the worst one yet, as the once-mighty smartphone company books a $1 billion loss on plunging sales.

Should I Buy Red Hat Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Did investors just get a chance to add open-source software company Red Hat on the cheap ... or were they served fair warning about RHT's road ahead?

JCP Still Sucks – Don’t Try to Catch Falling JCPenney Stock

JCP stock is sitting near a 52-week low, but for good reason. Investors should know better than to try and time a turnaround in beaten down JCPenney stock.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

This week, the Metals and Mining, Energy Services, Computer and Personal Electronics, Oil and Gas, and Marine sectors rank lowest on the Portfolio Grader database.

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 Poor 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.

Sell Coal Stocks — King Coal Gets Dealt Its Final Blow

New EPA regulations, combined with the continued threat of abundant natural gas, mean its time for investors to sell and avoid coal stocks for good.

5 Stocks With Bad Operating Margin Growth — SYUT CTEL HKTV IMMU FMBI

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

5 Stocks With Poor 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.

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").

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").

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.

6 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Ugly Analyst Earnings Revisions — BONT VRTX PSEM TRNX UEC

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