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 Big Names to Sell Before This Week’s Reports

AT&T, Microsoft, and 3M all report quarterly earnings on January 24th and investors are warned that earnings will be soft and the stocks may fall on the news

5 Stocks With Awful Earnings Growth — HPQ KWK GNK KCG SOL

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

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

On the Portfolio Grader database this week, the Communications Equipment, Metals and Mining, Marine, Technology Equipment, and Semiconductor sectors are among the worst.

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

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

Netflix Bulls Need to Hit the Pause Button

After a massive rally since the start of October, Netflix stock looks like it needs a breather. But the longer-term outlook for the stock remains rosy.

4 Metals and Mining Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Medical Devices Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Crummy 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.

5 Stocks With Crummy Operating Margin Growth — UPIP PGNX CTEL FMBI RSYS

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

3 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

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

14 “Triple F” Stocks to Sell

This week, 14 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 Crummy Analyst Earnings Revisions — VTNC FHN MITK PC UEC

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

4 Electric Utilities Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Machinery Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of four Chemicals stocks are lower, 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 — FNSR UPL JCP 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 was flat, the Dow is up 0.7%, and the S&P has increased 0.7%.

5 Stocks With Bad Earnings Surprises — WPC CBB ROMA NX HL

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