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.

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").

4 Software Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of four Software stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. 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").

5 Stocks With Crummy 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.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — SID EXK NG 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 9.3%, the Dow increased 11.5%, and the S&P is up 10%.

7 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

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

Should I Buy Walmart? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Walmart's latest earnings have sparked a weeks-long rough patch for the big-box retailer's stock. So is now the time to strike?

Should I Buy Sodastream? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Sodastream is on the move, and Barclays has even slapped a $100 price target on the bubbly company. So is it really full steam ahead from here?

7 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of seven Semiconductor stocks are worse, 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.

Ditch These 3 Tech Wrecks

Don't blindly buy and assume you'll get growth. These three stocks are good examples of high-profile names better left alone.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

According to the Portfolio Grader database this week, the Metals and Mining, Computer and Personal Electronics, Energy Services, Oil and Gas, and Semiconductor sectors are at the bottom.

6 Stocks to Sell in June

Bearish technical characteristics make these stocks dangerous holdings in a volatile market. Trash these six now.

5 Stocks With Ugly 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 Crummy 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 Crummy 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.

3 Medical Devices Stocks to Sell Now

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").