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

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").

Watch Out for the Dead-Cat Bounce

Be cautious about deeply-oversold stocks that seem poised for a turnaround -- dead-cat bounces are tricky, especially in today's uncertain market.

3 Medical Devices Stocks to Sell Now

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

5 Stocks With Poor Sales Growth — CGEN NG SNSS AVEO NAVB

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

8 Internet and Web Service Stocks to Sell Now

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

4 Biotechnology Stocks to Sell Now

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

7 Commercial Banking Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Auto Parts Stocks to Sell Now

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

3 Machinery Stocks to Sell Now

The ratings of three Machinery 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 With Awful Cash Flow — WFR LDK STP ATPG HSOL

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

3 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Sell Now

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

7 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

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