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 Retail Stocks Investors Should Keep on the Rack

Consumer sentiment is on the rise, but these stocks have been heading down over the past year.

5 Auto Stocks Receiving Poor Grades

Find out which big name auto companies are receiving unsatisfactory grades.

Groupon Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

In a few years, Groupon has revolutionized the online local business market. But the company faces intense competition and continues to lose money.

4 Ways to Make Money on the Next Pullback

The market is looking overbought and due for a pullback. But there are still plenty of ways to make money when things go south. Consider these four trades.

5 Materials Stocks Not Making the Cut Despite Positive Gains

Basic materials stocks are making a comeback this year, but despite positive YTD returns in this sector, there are still some that end up on my sell list.

Run Away From the Chicken Biz

Rising costs, negative cash flow, and weakening demand should tell you to steer clear of this sector.

3 Stale Food Stocks to Throw Out

They used to be stalwarts, but their current and future prospects no longer justify their lofty P-Es. Here are three names to toss out.

5 Stocks Saddled With Debt

Here are five companies so loaded with debt that bankruptcy is a very real possibility. Investors should be wary of these debt-laden stocks.

There’s No Leisure in These 6 Stocks

Hotel and leisure stocks have been struggling over the past year. Find out which top names have been fairing particularly bad.

3 Overvalued Stocks Screaming ‘Short!’

These three well-known names have stock prices that are unjustifiably high and could be heading for a tumble soon.

Is Diamond Foods the Next WorldCom?

Diamond Foods once was a high-flier, but now it's embroiled in an accounting scandal. Could it be the next WorldCom?

Consider Selling These 8 Flawed Financial Stocks

For those who still have these financial stocks in there portfolio, look to these fundamental flaws that should tell you why they're worth getting rid of.

7 Energy Equipment Stocks Getting No Love

With the U.S. trying to cement its role as a major energy player, there are companies that are doing it right and companies not living up to expectations.

Don’t Put Any Stock in Denim

Companies might be able to sell jeans for $200 to $300 a pair, but it still doesn't make them a worthwhile investment. Skip these big jeans names.

Whirlpool Is Circling the Drain

Whirlpool makes great appliances, but past that, it has serious economic and competition issues that make its stock look less than reliable.

9 Insurance Stocks That Aren’t ‘Sure Things’

If you don't want to be robbed of your hard-earned cash, take these insurance stocks out of your portfolio. These culprits have been on the decline.

5 Ill-Equipped Communications Technology Stocks

Keep these badly bruised communications technology stocks out of your portfolio.

4 Less-Than-Energetic Energy Stocks

These four energy duds aren't shining as brightly as others. Find out the reason why you should sell these stocks if you have them in your portfolio.

6 Stocks to Sell in February

Raise cash to participate in the next rally by selling stocks with limited appreciation potential. Here are six such names to break up with now.