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 Stocks With Poor Earnings Surprises — WPC CBB ROMA HL ABCB

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

5 Software Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of three 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").

3 Life Science Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of three Life Science stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. 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.

17 Commercial Banking Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of 17 Commercial Banking stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

5 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Gas Utilities Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Commercial Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of three Diversified Telecommunication Services stocks are lower, 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

According to the Portfolio Grader database this week, the Gas Utilities, Shipping and Logistics, Energy Services, Metals and Mining, and Marine sectors are at the bottom.

5 Stocks With Awful Earnings Growth — GNK KCG SOL CRK LPR

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

Why Alternative Energy Is a Sucker’s Bet

The technology simply can't compete, except for nuclear, of course. Solar power in particular has the deck stacked against it.

5 Stocks With Bad Cash Flow — STP ATPG EDN HSOL 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 Bad Operating Margin Growth — UPIP FMBI QTM PQ CIT

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

5 Stocks With Bad 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.

3 Medical Devices Stocks to Sell Now

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