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 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").

5 Stocks With Bad 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.

3 Service Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Specialty Retail Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

6 Commercial Banking Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of six Commercial Banking 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

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

Barclays Is Running Out of Steam

Qatar Holding's sale of Barclays warrants left some ominous signs on BCS' charts; double-digit downside still could be in the offing.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

According to the Portfolio Grader database this week, the Independent Utilities, Metals and Mining, Gas Utilities, Communications Equipment, and Semiconductor sectors are at the bottom.

McMoRan Drowning in Davy Jones’ Locker

McMoRan Exploration has dropped more than 30% in two days thanks to more setbacks at its Davy Jones field ... but it's still only a "value" as a speculative bet.

5 Stocks With Poor Cash Flow — STP LDK YGE ATPG KWK

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

5 Stocks With Poor Earnings Growth — JRCC KWK SOL CRK LPR

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

‘Boardwalk Empire,’ Obamacare and Healthcare Stocks

The Prohibition era has lessons for today's investors. Soon, Washington will be the only healthcare player in town. That's when you short these stocks.

3 Financial Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Distributors Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Crummy Operating Margin Growth — UPIP FMBI PQ QTM 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 Ugly Sales Growth — ACHN DSCO FOLD UPIP ARIA

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