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 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.

Should I Buy Kraft? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Kraft was recently spun-off and is working to innovate its product line. Is that enough to make the stock a buy? Here are three pros and three cons.

5 Stocks With Poor 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.

5 Stocks With Bad Operating Margin Growth — PGNX SYUT CTEL HKTV IMMU

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

4 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of four Capital Markets stocks are down this week, 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

This week, the ratings of 18 Metals and Mining 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

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

18 “Triple F” Stocks to Sell

This week, 18 stocks get F's ("strong strong") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

5 Stocks With Ugly Analyst Earnings Revisions — SYUT BONT VRTX PSEM ATLS

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

29 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of 29 Oil and Gas stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

5 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Machinery Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of four Machinery 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 HMY 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 1.7%, the Dow is up 3.8%, and the S&P is up 3.4%.

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.

6 Software Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

Life Science Stocks Aren’t Completely Hopeless, But …

A government sequestration won't rip into all life sciences stocks equally, but its presence will be felt -- a grim possibility for an already-struggling industry.