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.

3 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of three Pharmaceutical stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. 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 strong") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

3 Construction and Engineering Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of three Construction and Engineering stocks are down this week, 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

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

4 Software Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of four Software 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 Poor Earnings Surprises — AQ WPC CBB ROMA MOD

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 — NG SID EXK 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 is up 10.4%, the Dow increased 13.6%, and the S&P is up 12.3%.

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").

7 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Poor 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.

5 Stocks With Crummy 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.

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5 Stocks With Ugly 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 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

This week, the Computer and Personal Electronics, Computer and Personal Electronics, Energy Services, Oil and Gas, and Technology Equipment sectors look weak according to Portfolio Grader.

4 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of four 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").

4 High-Fliers That Could Crash-Land Soon

2013 has been a very good year for some high-profile companies. In fact, for a few of these stocks, this year has been a little too good.

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

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 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.

3 Chinese Stocks to Sell

Overall, Chinese stocks haven't done well in 2013. But the few gainers have done really well. Here are three stocks poised for profit taking.