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.

Don’t Chase Visa or MasterCard Any Higher

The growth in credit cards is impressive and the profit margins are so high as to be absurd, but it's still not worth overpaying for V and MA given the rate of change in this space.

5 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of five Internet and Web Service stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

4 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Sell Now

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

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — SVM MTL CLF 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 increased 6%, the Dow is up 9.6%, and the S&P is up 8.2%.

4 Software Stocks to Sell Now

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").

5 Stocks With Ugly 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.

6 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

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").

Record Highs Make AmEx Too Pricey to Buy

American Express recently posted an earnings beat, raised its dividend this morning and has been soaring. So should you buy the red-hot stock? Probably not.

Should I Buy T-Mobile US? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

T-Mobile US made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange today. Should you buy in? Here's a look at the pros and cons of this stock.

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 Awful 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.

Life Insurers Are Dead in the Water

These stocks need subscriber growth and higher interest rates -- and those are nowhere to be found. I'd avoid this industry amid looming earnings.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

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

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

This week, these five stocks have the worst ratings in Earnings 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.