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.

6 Stocks to Sell to Maximize Your Portfolio

It may be time to rearrange some names in the portfolio, including selling these 6 stocks to make way for new names

6 Stocks to Sell in April

Sell these six non-responsive stocks to raise cash to take advantage of the broad market correction that has begun.

Tobacco Stocks: Just Too Darn Expensive

As many homebuyers can attest, long-term appreciation stops working if your initial purchase price is too high. Here's why you should wait on tobacco stocks.

Wait for Monsanto to Slide

The stock has much to recommend it -- except its inflated valuation. Here's why you should wait to buy in.

Will Chipotle Follow Ruby Tuesday’s Crash?

Concept restaurants either become fads or favorites. Chipotle is the latter right now and still has momentum -- but at some point its valuation will contract.

6 Shipping and Trucking Stocks to Hit the Road

The shipping and trucking industry are operating in thin and compressed margins, and these 6 stocks should be sold out of your portfolio.

Time to Part Ways with Oracle

Oracle is involved in litigation over patents, and combined with a slowing of revenues and depressed level of buying pressure, should be viewed as a sale.

Why You Must Sell or Short Solar Stocks

Solar is a sucker's bet, unless you're short. The technology is simply too expensive and too reliant on government subsidies just to get folks to consider it.

6 Auto Industry Stocks Heading for a Crash

The rise in the automobile industry's fortunes is not lifting all the players at the same time, and these 6 stocks may not be good for your portfolio.

7 Oil Service Stocks Better Left in the Dust

The oil and gas sector is undergoing a rapid changes, and these 7 seven stocks are having a hard time making it in out of the fields.

5 Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Sell

The defense sector is under attack as the U.S. Government weighs spending cuts to military programs. These five stocks may not perform under those conditions.

Best Buy Might Not Be Your Best Buy

Best Buy posted a huge loss that has shaken up investors and Wall Street. The company is shaking up the business model, so patience -- not panic -- is in order.

Don’t Even Bother With Drugstore Stocks

At one time, investing in drugstores was a good idea. They sold drugs, everyone needed drugs and you couldn’t get drugs anywhere else. Times have changed.

Run Away From Nike and DSW

They're great companies, but their stocks are vastly overvalued. That means it's time to sell.

The Food Biz Has Left General Mills Behind

General Mills hasn't kept up with food-market trends. It's the Pac-Man of the food world -- and this writer suggests selling the stock.

Tiffany: Blue Boxes Still Sparkle, But Its Stock Has to Go

Tiffany's latest earnings report was good at a glance, but had some red flags deeper in. The luxury stock might be too pricey, even for its premium brand.

7 Consumer Stocks to Ditch Today

Not all consumer stocks are created equal, and these 9 should perhaps be culled from your portfolio.

9 Financial Stocks Ready to Sell

Financial stocks are under some pressure, with new regulations pending amid a host of other concerns. These nine stocks look ripe for selling in this market.

6 Energy Stocks Out of Steam

While much of the energy sector enjoys solid growth and gains, it may be time to sell these 6 laggards from your portfolio