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.

Keep a Short Leash on These ‘Parasite Stocks’

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
No one should put all their eggs in one basket, and that goes for companies, too. These stocks depend way too much on a single customer.

6 Stocks to Sell in September

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The near-term trend is down, and these company names are dangerously overpriced. From Intel to Merck, see this month's list of stocks to sell.

13 “Triple F” Stocks to Sell

By Portfolio Grader
This week, 13 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 Poor Analyst Earnings Revisions — RENT FBR WSTL DVR AWC

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

9 Machinery Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader
This week, the ratings of 9 Machinery stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

8 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader
This week, the ratings of 8 Oil and Gas stocks on Portfolio Grader are down. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

3 Eurozone Stocks to Avoid

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Despite the stigma, some eurozone stocks are attractive thanks to strong global diversity. But, that's not the case with these three names.

3 Pharmaceutical Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Electric Utilities Stocks to Sell Now

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

J.C. Penney’s Stock Turnaround Remains a Mystery

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
J.C. Penney's stock has done a positive about-face since mid-July, but all the ado seems overly optimistic. Here's why.

10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — APKT KWK RIMM and more

By Portfolio Grader
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 16.3%, the Dow increased 5.7%, and the S&P has risen 10.4%.

4 Stocks With Awful Earnings Surprises — RCL CIA IIIN UCBI

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

7 Software Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader
For the current week, the overall ratings of 7 Software stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

4 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader
The ratings of 4 Restaurant and Resort stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

4 Construction and Engineering Stocks to Sell Now

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

Should I Buy Yum! Brands? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yum! Brands is a promising stock with a fantastic reach into emerging markets, but does that necessarily make YUM a good play right now?

5 Stocks With Poor Earnings Momentum — HBM UCBI BSI LEAP TC

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

8 Commercial Services Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader
For the current week, the overall ratings of 8 Commercial Services stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

8 Specialty Retail Stocks to Sell Now

By Portfolio Grader
The overall ratings of 8 Specialty Retail stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").
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