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.

Get Selective, Sell These 3 Consumer Stocks

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor May 10, 2013

Large investors with the firepower to move stocks up or down are paring down their holdings, selling off lower-quality stocks like these three.

5 Stocks With Ugly Earnings Surprises — WPC CBB ROMA MOD NX

By Portfolio Grader May 9, 2013

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 — EGO GFI MCP and more

By Portfolio Grader May 9, 2013

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 increased 9.7%, the Dow increased 12.6%, and the S&P has risen 11.6%.

Groupon: It’s Better … Just Not a Buy

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor May 9, 2013

While Groupon's first-quarter earnings report detailed several avenues of improvement, there's not enough to justify buying shares at these prices.

Dish Network Is Stuck in Neutral

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor May 9, 2013

After reporting a sluggish Q1, Dish Network clearly needs something to offset anemic growth. But even a Sprint acquisition might not be enough to jump-start things.

4 Software Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader May 9, 2013

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

3 Construction and Engineering Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader May 9, 2013

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

6 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader May 9, 2013

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").

Stay Away From a Beaten-Down Fusion-io

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor May 8, 2013

Fusion-io lost its CEO and chief marketing officer ... along with 27% of its value as a result. Still, don't go bottom-fishing with this one quite yet.

Steer Clear of These Bird Flu-Tainted Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer May 8, 2013

Food scandals and the latest outbreak of avian flu are causing trouble for some important U.S.-based China plays. Approach these names with caution.

7 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader May 8, 2013

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

By Portfolio Grader May 8, 2013

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").

Washington Post Goes Up In Smoke

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor May 8, 2013

If it weren't diversified, Washington Post would be toast. But if that's the best thing one can say about it ...

5 Stocks With Awful Earnings Momentum — FNBN NAV SGK LGCY VNR

By Portfolio Grader May 8, 2013

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

What Insider Trading Is Telling Us About Tiffany & Co.

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor May 8, 2013

The large insider buys of Tiffany stock would be a noteworthy buy signal ... except that they're coming right alongside recent heavy sales. So what does it mean for TIF?

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

By Portfolio Grader May 7, 2013

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