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.

Dell’s Move for Quest Won’t Help Its PC Woes

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Quest Software would be a good fit for Dell, but tablets are eating into PC sales -- and that shift is likely to intensify.

Was I Wrong About For-Profit Schools?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sure, Apollo beat earnings, but don't get too excited -- the quality of those earnings wasn't so hot and the fundamentals of for-profit schools are still weak.

Who Dies First: Nokia or RIMM?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Both Nokia and RIMM have large cash positions that should keep them afloat for at least a year. But one of the two is more vulnerable.

Our 3 Sells for July

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
With the economy slowing these three stocks are showing signs of dips in revenue and profits, and now is a good time to sell and re-balance portfolios

Abercrombie & Fitch No Bargain Even After Store Closings

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The struggling retailer continued its 40% year-to-date plunge after Friday's news of more store closings, but don't confuse it for a value buy.

For-Profit Colleges Are Doomed

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The real threat to the sector is that college educations may be the next big bubble.

Is SodaStream the Next Green Mountain?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Short it if you can, or use covered calls or naked puts to play this fad stock.

Is BBBY’s Meltdown a Preview for Dick’s?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon has sucked the life out of numerous retailers -- just look at Bed Bath & Beyond -- and Dick’s Sporting Goods could be next.

Now Is the Time to Sell Ford

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Ford has run its course for the time being, with weaker sales in Europe and North America contributing to lower earnings.

J.C. Penney Stock On Sale to Investors

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
J.C. Penney is struggling to get their new pricing message across, and the end result is an unexpected management shakeup that still may not work. Sell JCP

The Toxic Past Haunting Anadarko’s Future

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Anadarko’s legal headache can be traced back to its 2006 acquisition of Kerr-McGee’s oil and gas assets (along with its toxic legacy). Now APC is facing a $25B lawsuit thanks to that deal.

Krispy Kreme No Longer a Sweet Treat

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Krispy Kreme is a steady performer but with a lack of buying pressure in the stock it rates a sell signal for our portfolio.

Confessions of a RIMM Value Trap Victim

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Research In Motion once looked like an attractive contrarian play. But in tech, the basic rules don't apply, and I soon found myself in a value trap.

Take Cavium’s Chips Off the Table

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Cavium is in competition with the chip making industries heaviest and most well capitalized hitters. The results are not very good, and selling is suggested

Should I Buy Dell? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dell invigorated its stock Wednesday by initiating a dividend. But while that and its low valuation are enticing, investors might want to consider these three hurdles.

Dell Still Doomed Despite Dividend

By Jeff Reeves
Mature tech companies often make the mistake of throwing out dividends once momentum has waned. Add Dell to that list.

Time to Take Profits at Cerner

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Cerner has been in our portfolio for a fairly short time but has performed extremely well. Now is a good time to lock in profits.

Apple Knocks Garmin’s Turnaround Story Off the Road

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
With the gap between smartphones and GPS devices, Garmin didn't seem to be in that bad of shape. Or it didn't until Monday, that is.

A123 Gets a Spark, But Will It Last?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
News of A123's Nanophosphate EXT technology sent AONE stock up 40% Tuesday, but is it enough to counter the company's weak finances and the difficult EV market?
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