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.

10 Oil and Gas Stocks to Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Gas and oil prices may be on the rise, but these oil and gas stocks are not making the grade, and deserve a look for sale.

Don’t Fall for the Lies About AIG’s ‘Profits’

By Jeff Reeves
American International Group's recent hurrahs are built on balsa wood. The company still is on the taxpayers' dime, and some of its profits are an illusion.

3 Momentum Stocks Poised for a Fall

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Green Mountain shows the dangers of chasing momentum stocks. Here are three other names that are vulnerable.

5 High-Altitude Stocks Set to Descend

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
These five stocks have achieved meteoric year-to-date returns, but be careful with fast-rising stocks -- they often fall just as quickly as they soared.

7 Telecom Stocks to Switch Off

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Some high-tech communications stocks are just not keeping pace with competitors.

5 Battered Banks to Cash Out of ASAP

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Financial and banking stocks have gotten off to a hot start in 2012, but there's a host of bank stocks that are set to crash. Here's five to avoid.

9 Insurance Stocks to Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Midwestern tornadoes have hurt many insurers, and as summer hurricane season approaches, the short-term outlook is challenging.

Don’t Put Your Chips on This Casino!

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
With nearly $20 billion in debt, the only thing that can save this company is legalized online poker. Warning: Don't hold your breath.

3 Sectors That Will Crash Hardest

By Jeff Reeves
No one knows whether we'll see a crash like we did last summer, but investors can be prepared for the worst by staying out of these stocks.

J.C. Penney Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
While JCPenney has brought in a top-notch CEO with good ideas, the company still faces tough competition and a long road toward recreating its brand.

Fastenal: About to Come Undone?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The distributor of fastener products has had an unbelievable 25-year run, but the stock is overpriced.

The Gap Is No Longer It

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gap Inc. (GPS) makes quality products, but competition has relegated it to the bargain bin. However, a company reinvention might help it stay in the game.

American Tower: Sell Now, Buy Later

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
American Tower has a great business and great prospects, but the stock is overpriced. So wait for a dip before buying.

Barrick Gold Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Barrick Gold reported strong revenue growth in the most recent quarter, but ABX still must deal with rising costs and other issues.

7 Deceiving Energy Equipment Stocks With Poor Fundamentals

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
These seven energy equipment stocks have fundamental and quantitative measures that have not impressed me enough to place them on a buy list.

Newspapers: Paywalls Aren’t the Answer

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The minor rise in revenues from paywalls isn't enough to make up for print losses -- and they drive readers away. WaPo's Don Graham may have a better approach.

Sears Holdings Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sears has a great assortment of assets, but it has to stem its losses while fighting off a number of competitors. Can investors bank on SHLD staying hot?

Berkshire Hathaway Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Berkshire Hathaway has a solid business, but it's not growing like it used to. Also, investors still have serious concerns about who will follow Buffett.

Diamonds Aren’t Forever. Sell Blue Nile Now

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Internet gem merchant is hardly sparkling these days. One reason for that: Buying a diamond online lacks the special experience of doing so at Tiffany.
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