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 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

This week, the Energy Services, Energy Services, Communications Equipment, Shipping and Logistics, and Independent Utilities sectors look weak according to Portfolio Grader.

5 Stocks With Crummy 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 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.

6 Stocks to Sell in December

These stocks are overbought -- or seeing heavy insider selling. Toss these out of your portfolio now.

5 Stocks With Awful 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 Crummy 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.

11 Metals and Mining Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of 11 Metals and Mining 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 Bad Analyst Earnings Revisions — FHN VTNC PC ATNY ACW

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

16 “Triple F” Stocks to Sell

This week, 16 stocks get F's ("strong strong") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

17 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of 17 Oil and Gas stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. 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").

5 Stocks With Ugly 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.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — CLF KEG AMD 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 is up 13.1%, the Dow increased 4.5%, and the S&P has risen 10.2%.

4 Communications Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of four 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 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Bad Earnings Momentum — FNBN SGK LGCY VNR ESSA

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

9 Commercial Banking Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Service Stocks to Sell Now

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