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.

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

HP Dividend Hike Not Enough to Make This Dud a Buy

Hewlett-Packard's announced dividend increase is good news for shareholders, but another in a series of baffling moves at the company.

7 Reasons Why Apple Is the Short of a Lifetime

Apple's stock price continues to soar with no end in sight. However, savvy investors might take a look at the opportunity to profit from a short play

3 Popular Stocks to Sell Now

Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar stores have plenty of fans, but here's why it's time to bail.

2 Sells and Some Trimming for April

It's time to get DirecTV and Silver Wheaton out of your portfolio, and to consider taking some money off the table on stocks with big run-ups.

Don’t Lose Any Sleep Over Regional Banks’ Stress Tests

Zions and Regions both passed their stress tests, though other analysts have raised their eyebrows. Investors shouldn't sweat the debate -- or the stocks.

Why Fossil and Tiffany Are Poised for a Fall

CNBC commentator Herb Greenberg may be right about too-high stock valuations, with these two retailers as prime examples.

Sell Scholastic on Its Hunger Games High?

The fevered anticipation of the film is already priced into the stock, so book those gains and get back in when the shares drop.

Is It Finally Time to Sell Sears?

Sears has multiple strikes against a continued uptrend. Here's why it might be time to bow out of SHLD.

Bank of America: Don’t Confuse ‘Passed the Stress Test’ With ‘Investment Worthy’

The confirmation of Bank of America's ability to survive economic hardship shouldn't necessarily be a green light for investors.

5 Telecom Stocks to Hang Up On

Not all telecoms can take advantage of their markets, and these five foreign-owned players are underperformers that investors should consider selling.

6 Big Brands to Sell Now

In these cash-strapped times, consumers chase two things: the lowest price or the highest quality. These consumer stocks miss out on both ends.

4 Auto Stocks to Trade In

While the auto industry is enjoying a revival, not all companies are profiting. These four may be the weakest.

Sprint Stock: 1 Pro, 5 Cons

Sprint has a host of challenges, including fierce competition and the expense of rolling out a 4G LTE network. But it has one thing going for it.

Rest in Peace, Netflix

Netflix is dogged by two big problems that, as of now, have no good solutions -- and likely will mean the end as Netflix as we know it.

10 Bank Stocks Failing Our Test

The recently completed "stress tests" shows many banks on the comeback trail, but our own testing showed some still have long way to go. You may want to sell.

7 Industrial Stocks to Sell

Manufacturers took a beating in the wake of the financial crisis -- and these haven’t recovered.