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 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Jul 3, 2013

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").

7 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Jul 3, 2013

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").

Take the Money and Run from Linn Energy

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 3, 2013

MLPs are gauged by one metric: distributable cash flows. With the SEC knocking on Linn Energy's door to question that metric, investors should get out -- quick.

Sell Shares of These 3 American Icons

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Jul 2, 2013

Even though 2013 has been the year of the U.S. equity, these three iconic American companies don't make the greatest of investments right now.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

By Portfolio Grader Jul 2, 2013

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

5 Stocks With Crummy Cash Flow — KWK STP ATPG EDN AONE

By Portfolio Grader Jul 2, 2013

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

5 Stocks With Bad Earnings Growth — KWK GNK SOL CRK LM

By Portfolio Grader Jul 2, 2013

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

Should I Buy BlackBerry? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 2, 2013

BlackBerry got beaten down heavily on earnings last week. Does that make the tech stock a bargain buy? Here are three pros and three cons.

5 Stocks With Bad Sales Growth — NAVB CTEL HKTV IMMU TRGT

By Portfolio Grader Jul 1, 2013

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

5 Stocks With Awful Operating Margin Growth — PGNX SYUT CTEL HKTV IMMU

By Portfolio Grader Jul 1, 2013

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

By Portfolio Grader Jul 1, 2013

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

3 Medical Devices Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Jul 1, 2013

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

Don’t Get Sucked In By BlackBerry’s Price Tag

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Jul 1, 2013

If you want to play a dead-cat bounce in BlackBerry stock, be my guest. But view this for what it is: a short-term contrarian trade and not an investment.

Stay Away From the New News Corp

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 1, 2013

Anyone who is tempted in the slightest to buy shares of the new News Corp should have their head examined.