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.

CoinStar Looks Poised for a Plunge

This momentum darling is about to experience some severe growing pains -- the expectations are just too high.

5 Stocks to Clean Out of Your Attic — Now

Hint: The stocks you should sell today are the stocks you should have sold yesterday, or long before. Don't wait any longer.

5 Stocks With Ugly 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.

7 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

9 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of nine Biotechnology stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

13 Commercial Banking Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of 13 Commercial Banking stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

6 Specialty Retail Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Service Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of three Service stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

BP’s Bright Future Keeps Getting More Distant

With major litigation still pending, the quickly shrinking energy giant's spill-related costs keep climbing, pushing a real turnaround further away.

3 Healthcare Stocks Ready for a Breather

It's the hottest sector in the S&P 500 so far this year, and that means some big-name pullbacks are likely. Here are three likely candidates.

Kiss These 4 Stocks Goodbye if the Broader Market Tanks

The same stocks that investors have been cheering for months could be subject to the loudest boo-birds should the market start a significant pullback.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

This week, the Metals and Mining, Technology Equipment, Communications Equipment, Semiconductor, and Computer and Personal Electronics sectors rank lowest on the Portfolio Grader database.

5 Stocks With Crummy Cash Flow — KWK ATPG STP EDN AONE

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

5 Stocks With Crummy Earnings Growth — HPQ KWK GNK SOL CRK

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

6 Stocks to Sell in February

Bonds, video game makers and defense stocks top this month's list of stocks to break up with.

6 Metals and Mining Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Poor Sales Growth — ACHN FOLD NAVB UPIP CTEL

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

Should I Buy Exxon Mobil? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Exxon Mobil has been a laggard, but could its integrated model be the pathway to success down the road? Here are three pros and three cons.

Oracle’s a Bargainer, But No Bargain

Oracle continues its dealmaking with a buyout of network services company Acme Packet, but don't go charging into ORCL out of excitement.