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

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").

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").

4 Software Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of four Software stocks are lower, 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

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").

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 Stocks With Awful 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.

No Reason to Buy Exxon on This ‘Beat’

The company's better-than-expected earnings report was the result of financial engineering, not real growth -- this stock is a sell until further notice.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — EGO GFI ABX 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 5.1%, the Dow rose 9.4%, and the S&P is up 8%.

It’s Time to Book Gains in Best Buy

Best Buy is one of the market's top performers in 2013. But with over 100% gains in the books and earnings on tap next month, it's time to take profits.

5 Sector Titans Ready to Return to Earth

These five blue-chip stocks have gotten overheated, running up to levels that just aren't fully justified -- and all are poised to pull back soon.

VIDEO: The New Vice Stocks

Soda and cigarettes might seem worlds apart, but soft drinks are increasingly being eyed by regulators, and growth is already slowing.

5 Stocks With Bad 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.

Should I Buy Yahoo? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Marissa Mayer has wasted little time in making changes, but how much further can she push Yahoo?

Diagnostic Lab Stocks Are Bleeding Out

Given poor quarterly earnings and the uncertainty about how Obamacare will affect healthcare, investors should keep these stocks on quarantine.

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").

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 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

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

RadioShack Won’t Complete Its Hail Mary

RadioShack's earnings report was a dreadful tale of deteriorating financials -- one that a ballyhooed image refresh isn't going to fix.

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.