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.

5 Stocks With Bad 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 — WLT MTL FST 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 is up 5.9%, the Dow rose 10.4%, and the S&P is up 8.6%.

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").

Stay Away From These 3 Earnings Disasters

Earnings season is fraught with peril -- here are three names you should avoid at all costs. The risks are just too great.

3 Construction and Engineering Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Software Stocks to Sell Now

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

Utilities: Big Gains, But Rising Risks

The utilities sector has surged to a 15%-plus gain this year, but the group could suffer if the rally in defensive stocks peters out.

Should I Buy IBM? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Despite recent upgrades, IBM is one of the most-shorted stocks in the Dow. Here's a look at what Big Blue has going for and against it.

5 Stocks With Crummy 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 JCPenney? 2 Pros, 6 Cons

Does struggling retailer JCPenney have a shot in the dark now that CEO Ron Johnson has gotten the boot? Here are a couple pros and a lot more cons on the stock.

8 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

7 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of seven Biotechnology stocks are down this week, 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, Energy Services, Oil and Gas, and Semiconductor sectors look weak according to Portfolio Grader.

5 Stocks With Awful 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.

Should I Buy Dick’s Sporting Goods Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Dick's Sporting Goods has a solid long-term track history, but has been struggling in recent months. Is it a buy? Here are three pros and three cons.

5 Stocks With Awful 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.

4 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

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

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").

18 Metals and Mining Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of 18 Metals and Mining stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").