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.

ODP Rally Is Just Plain Dumb — Sell Now!

Office Depot shares surged Monday after Starboard Value announced a huge stake in ODP. But investors shouldn't buy the head fake; the stock is doomed.

Buy Gold Mining Stocks … Just Not THESE Gold Mining Stocks

Some mining operations seem to be perennial disappointments, unable to live up to expectations no matter what the environment -- like, these four.

4 Media Stocks to Sell Now

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

15 “Triple F” Stocks to Sell

This week, 15 stocks get F's ("strong strong") in Portfolio Grader's three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

14 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of 14 Oil and Gas stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

5 Stocks With Awful Analyst Earnings Revisions — ATEC RENT WSTL FBR DVR

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

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — NOK RIMM MCP 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 19.5%, the Dow increased 9.1%, and the S&P has increased 12.1%.

5 Stocks With Ugly Earnings Surprises — RCL GLPW CIA EROC IIIN

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

6 Software Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Communications Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

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

Corn-Based Ethanol May Be Nearing Its Death

Between Hurricane Isaac and the drought in the Midwest, gas prices have been surging. Could this spell the beginning of the end of corn-based ethanol?

13 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the ratings of 13 Semiconductor stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

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.

3 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

 

3 Commercial Banking Stocks to Sell Now

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

A Sure-Fire Short Where You’d Least Expect It

SodaStream is a classic momentum play, but wait a bit before shorting it. The short float is already high, and a squeeze is likely first.

4 Stocks With Ugly Cash Flow — STP LDK YGE LPR

 

5 Stocks With Poor Earnings Growth — TAC JRCC BSX LPR JCP

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