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 Energy Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

7 Software Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Communications Equipment Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks to Take Profits on Now

It's easy to get caught up watching one of your stocks rocket into orbit, but you might want to grab some of your profits now before the fuel runs out.

3 Restaurant and Resort Stocks to Sell Now

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

Don’t Risk an A123 Test Drive

Electric vehicle battery maker A123 Systems got a lifeline from China on Wednesday, but it'll need more than that to be a worthwhile investment.

11 Semiconductor Stocks to Sell Now

For the current week, the overall ratings of 11 Semiconductor stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

5 Stocks With Crummy Earnings Momentum — PCBC VC AEE PCO OPY

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

3 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Commercial Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

9 American Companies That Are Doomed

These companies were once leaders in their industries but have fallen hopelessly behind their competitors.

5 Worst Sectors to Avoid This Week

For the week, the worst sectors according to Portfolio Grader are the Metals and Mining, Auto Parts, Wireless Telecom, Service, and Communications Equipment sectors.

5 Stocks With Ugly Earnings Growth — RAS ARX XCO CWST PQ

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

3 Health Care Provider Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Financial Services Stocks to Sell Now

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

6 Stocks to Sell in August

The recent rally offers investors the opportunity to liquidate stocks that have been poor performers. These six should be the first to go.

5 Stocks With Ugly Operating Margin Growth — WFR ARX PC AVEO OFC

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

Some BBY Advice: Take the Money and Run!

The founder of Best Buy has made an $8.8B bid to take the company private, spiking shares on Monday. Current investors should say "thanks" and cash in.

4 Metals and Mining Stocks to Sell Now

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