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.

These 3 Small-Caps Are Portfolio Poison

Picking winners is good, but avoiding losers is equally important -- these three smaller issues may kill your returns.

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.

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").

16 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of 16 Oil and Gas stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

4 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Electrical Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Crummy 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.

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 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

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

VeriFone Can’t Win For Losing

VeriFone plunged 20% on Thursday on a pretty spectacular earnings miss. But until the company gets a new CEO to push a major turnaround, that'll only be the start.

Francesca’s: On Sale, But Don’t Bother

Don't go looking at Francesca's as a value play after its post-earnings tumble. The boutique has several question marks and is being aggressively pulled by sentiment.

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").