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 Volatile Stocks to Avoid for October

October often brings outsized volatility. Avoid the drama and sit out the high-beta names, especially these three.

3 Construction and Engineering Stocks to Sell Now

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

9 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

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

8 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Diversified Telecommunication Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Specialty Retail Stocks to Sell Now

 

4 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

 

7 Commercial Banking Stocks to Sell Now

 

6 Commercial Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

Don’t Play Best Buy’s Game Anymore

Best Buy founder Richard Schulze might be back in the buyout game, but unless you've got room to gamble, quit screwing around with BBY.

5 Stocks With Awful Earnings Momentum — NAV HBM UCBI LEAP TC

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

5 Stocks With Awful Earnings Growth — TAC JRCC BSX PERF SOL

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

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

This week, the Service, Metals and Mining, Communications Equipment, Marine, and Service sectors look weak according to Portfolio Grader.

5 Stocks With Ugly Cash Flow — LDK STP ATPG YGE HSOL

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

Q4 Caution: Weak Sectors to Scrutinize

As the new quarter starts, review your portfolio so you don't have unnecessary exposure to these problem sectors.

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

 

5 Stocks With Poor Sales Growth — SILU DSCO NG PGNX AVEO

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

7 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Medical Devices Stocks to Sell Now

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