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.

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3 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Communications Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Software Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Life Science Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Awful 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.

15 Commercial Banking Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of 15 Commercial Banking stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

Get Ready to Short Goldman Sachs

GS is a big gainer today on the heels of a strong earnings report. But the stock is running into big overhead resistance -- I'd be looking for a downside swing trade soon.

12 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of 12 Semiconductor stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

8 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

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

6 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Service Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

For the week, the worst sectors according to Portfolio Grader are the Gas Utilities, Metals and Mining, Communications Equipment, Marine, and Energy Services sectors.

5 Stocks With Bad 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 Stocks With Bad Cash Flow — LPR ATPG KWK STP EDN

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

American Express Is Going Slumming

American Express' travel division layoffs are the latest reason to worry that the high-end credit-card company is losing its way in a changing market.

4 Distributors Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Ugly Sales Growth — ACHN DSCO FOLD NAVB UPIP

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

5 Stocks With Awful Operating Margin Growth — UPIP PGNX CTEL FMBI QTM

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