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 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Feb 22, 2013

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

By Portfolio Grader Feb 22, 2013

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

By Portfolio Grader Feb 21, 2013

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

By Portfolio Grader Feb 21, 2013

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

By Portfolio Grader Feb 21, 2013

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

By Portfolio Grader Feb 21, 2013

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

By Portfolio Grader Feb 21, 2013

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 …

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Feb 21, 2013

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.