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.

4 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

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

Amazon Investors Need to Get Rid of Bezos

Amazon's empire-building means reliable profit growth will always be hard to come by -- until shareholders agitate the CEO out of the building.

Avoid Zynga’s Free Fall

Zynga's terrible quarter is a symptom of a tough secular trend to reverse.

12 “Triple F” Stocks to Sell

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

Don’t Act Too Fast on Fastenal Stock

Fastenal (FAST) is an interesting company with decent fundamentals lately. But given the high valuation and risk from a slow economy and tough competition, investors should lay off FAST stock for now.

5 Stocks With Bad Analyst Earnings Revisions — BONT VRTX PSEM DWCH TRNX

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

5 Electrical Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of five Electrical Equipment stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. 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.

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 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").

6 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — NG CLF ABX 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 rose 13.2%, and the S&P has increased 12.1%.

5 Blue-Chip Tech Stocks to Unplug Now

Don’t let your portfolio get left behind. If you own one of these five big-name tech stocks, consider selling now and moving your money elsewhere.

5 Companies That Could Be Hurt By Higher Gas Prices

Gas prices have been steadily on the rise for the past two weeks -- a trend that, if it continues, could spell bad short-term news for these five stocks.

7 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of seven Biotechnology stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. 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").

McDonald’s Stock Remains Far From Golden

McDonald's stock is far from a buy after another quarter of subpar earnings and a pile of big-picture problems.

5 Stocks With Crummy Earnings Momentum — FNBN COB NAV SGK LGCY

This week, these five 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.