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.

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").

4 Software Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of four Software stocks are worse, 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

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

3 Dead Retail Stocks Walking

Sears, Radioshack and Barnes & Noble are 3 retailers in deep trouble, with each having its own problems. Which one looks worse? It's just a matter of degree.

Abercrombie & Fitch: Just Another Teen Retail Casualty

Investors are fleeing Abercrombie & Fitch today after the company missed expectations and lowered its forecast.

Sorry, Staples — Online Sales Improvements Aren’t Enough

Struggling office supply store Staples has been busy “reinventing” itself with a focus on the online business, but its recovery just took a big hit.

Barnes & Noble: Drama Worthy of a Beach Paperback

Reasons for optimism are fewer and farther between at Barnes & Noble, meaning Tuesday's thumping is likely just the beginning.

9 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

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

7 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Stocks With Awful Earnings Momentum — FNBN NAV SGK LGCY

This week, these four stocks have the worst ratings in Earnings Momentum, 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.

5 Stocks With Poor 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 Ugly Sales Growth — NAVB CTEL HKTV IMMU TRGT

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

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 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

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

Sell Airline Stocks In Wake of the DoJ Lawsuit

Now that the US Air-American merger has been blocked, let's take a look at what could have gone wrong, and what broader implications it has on airline stocks.

3 Medical Devices Stocks to Sell Now

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

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.

High-End Retailers Struggling to Ring the Register

Despite broader improvement in stocks and the housing market, high-end retailers are struggling to bring in revenues in 2013.