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 Semiconductor, Communications Equipment, Metals and Mining, Marine, and Technology Equipment sectors rank lowest on the Portfolio Grader database.

5 Stocks With Ugly Sales Growth — SILU DSCO PGNX AVEO GRNB

 

5 Stocks With Awful Operating Margin Growth — AVEO TTWO MITK QTM CKP

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

3 Media Stocks to Sell Now

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

6 Medical Devices Stocks to Sell Now

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

9 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

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

7 Machinery Stocks to Sell Now

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

6 Chemicals Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

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

9 “Triple F” Stocks to Sell

This week, 9 stocks get F's ("strong strong") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

5 Stocks With Awful Analyst Earnings Revisions — AIXG VTNC WSTL EQU RENT

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

Sell These Tech Stocks Before It’s Too Late

The charts are pointing to downside for these beloved issues -- get out now while you can.

For-Profit Colleges Fail on All Counts

The whole industry is reeling from a combination of body blows. None of the big names seems better suited to weather the downturn than any other.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — NOK RIMM ACI 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 increased 18.5%, the Dow is up 11%, and the S&P has increased 16.2%.

5 Stocks With Crummy Earnings Surprises — RCL MERC CIA IIIN UCBI

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

The Big Problem With Coca-Cola Stock

Investors continue to bid up this stock -- but why?

2 Security Software Stocks That Are Infected

Check Point and Fortinet are facing some big threats, so investors are wise to steer clear at least for a while.

6 Software Stocks to Sell Now

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

Don’t Expect a Strong Month for Tech

Tech usually enjoys a seasonal bump, but that seems unlikely this year. Here's one tech name in particular investors should go short on.