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").

Three ‘Cheap’ Stocks to Avoid

You have to look past the numbers -- there's more to these companies than meets the eye. And it's not good.

Craving Candy Stocks? Resist the Temptation

The government might jack up the price of sugar by buying some 400,000 tons -- bad news for candy stocks, which already were looking pretty pricey.

16 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of 16 Oil and Gas stocks are down this week, 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.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — EGO EXK ACI 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 4.3%, the Dow is up 7.8%, and the S&P has increased 6.3%.

What’s Next for the Emerging Markets?

Slowing growth and a stronger U.S. dollar have contributed to severe underperformance for the emerging markets so far in 2013. Is this a buying opportunity, or is more pain in store?

Enjoy Pitney Bowes’ Rebound While You Can

Pitney Bowes has ripped off 45% gains so far in 2013, but the basic business and a lot of numbers say there's little reason to like PBI long-term.

6 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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").

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

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

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.

Stay Away From This Subprime Debt Company

Credit Acceptance Corp. has a solid business model and impressive free cash flow, but growth looks to be slowing.

8 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of eight Biotechnology stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. 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").

Hot Cement Stocks Starting to Show Cracks

Cement stocks Texas Industries and Eagle Materials have unsurprisingly exploded along with the rest of homebuilders, but there's little gas left in the bull case.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

For the week, the worst sectors according to Portfolio Grader are the Metals and Mining, Computer and Personal Electronics, Energy Services, Oil and Gas, and Technology Equipment sectors.

5 Stocks With Poor 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 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.