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 Electric Utilities Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Dec 21, 2012

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

20 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Dec 21, 2012

This week, the ratings of 20 Oil and Gas stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

3 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Dec 21, 2012

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

4 Machinery Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Dec 21, 2012

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

5 Stocks With Bad Analyst Earnings Revisions — VTNC FHN PC ATNY LPR

By Portfolio Grader Dec 21, 2012

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

7 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Dec 21, 2012

This week, the overall grades of seven 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").

3 Packaging Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader Dec 21, 2012

For the current week, the overall ratings of three Packaging 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 — PGH AMD MCP and more

By Portfolio Grader Dec 20, 2012

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 is up 14.9%, the Dow rose 6.9%, and the S&P is up 12.4%.

5 Stocks With Poor Earnings Surprises — WPC CBB ROMA HL ABCB

By Portfolio Grader Dec 20, 2012

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

By Portfolio Grader Dec 20, 2012

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

By Portfolio Grader Dec 20, 2012

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

By Portfolio Grader Dec 20, 2012

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").