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.

Betting on the Recovery? Back Paychex, Skip ADP

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Not everyone will ride economic recovery the same way -- Paychex's (PAYX) ability to make more with less, as well as its dividend, make it more attractive.

4 Reasons to Return Sears Shares This Season

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The mid-market retailer is caught in between stronger rivals above and below. And with a sub-par holiday shopping season shaping up, SHLD could slide further.

MAKO Surgical Has Promising Potential

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
More than a decade after its IPO, Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) remains healthy, but newcomer MAKO Surgical (MAKO) is primed for growth.

3 Reasons Airline Stocks Are Expensive at Any Price

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
On the surface, airline performance seems to be taking off -- operational performance measurements like load factors are on the rise, and flights are likely…

9 Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
A good insurance stock isn't exposed to extreme weather and does a good job reinvesting premiums. Unfortunately, these nine companies don't fit the bill.

Netflix: Still the Short of the Century

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Think Netflix can't go any lower? With DVDs dying and streaming content becoming increasingly costly, it doesn't have the cash flow to stay in the game. The only question is ...

Caterpillar or Joy Global: Which Should You Dig Into?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you want a pure-play mining-equipment maker, the answer is easy. A big difference in debt helps make the decision even easier.

7 Metal and Mining Stocks Dropping Like Rocks

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Metals and mining stocks have been battered by the global economic slowdown. These seven stocks to sell have been hit especially hard.

Jump Into Walgreen on the Cheap; Ditch CVS

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Walgreens (WAG) might actually benefit from a breakup with Express Scripts, and its standing as a Dividend Aristocrat doesn't hurt its case, either.

5 Stocks About to Be Scared Straight by Earnings Reports

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
These five stocks are adored and overvalued -- and poor earnings reports this week could send them all stumbling.

Bank of Nova Scotia a Better Northern Neighbor than TD Bank

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of Nova Scotia's (BNS) reach into emerging markets, rather than a reliance on a competitive U.S. market, makes it a more attractive play than TD Bank (TD).

Lorillard Is Smoking Philip Morris in Profitability

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Philip Morris (PM) might be bigger and have a wider market, but Lorillard (LO) squeezes more money from every pack.

Get Out Now — 3 Bubble Stocks About to Pop

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
If companies' valuations get too out of whack, they're at risk of a popped bubble. In that case, owners of these three stocks should fear the needle.

5 IT Duds Not Communicating With Investors

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The rise of consumer gadgets has given investors a place of solace in this market. However, investors cannot rely on duds like Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) and others.

7 Consumer Stocks Losing Out at the Register

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Consumer spending has hurt stocks such as Archer Daniels ADM, Toyota TM, Carnival CCL, Sony SNE and others.

Make a Leap From Limited to Gap

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Limited Brands (LTD) is expected to do well during the holidays, but retailer Gap's (GAP) stock is showing more upward mobility.

Darden Is a Leaner, Meaner Restaurant Stock Than Yum Brands

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Inflation and reliance on China growth should worry Yum Brands owners. For a better restaurant stock, sit down with Darden Restaurants. Here's why.

5 Stocks Set to Dive After Earnings

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
This earnings season, the biggest post-report moves have been coming on the downside. Here are five stocks that could see big hits this week.

6 Industrial Stocks Polluting Your Portfolio

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
When consumers spend less, demand decreases, causing manufacturers like Ingersoll-Rand NYSE:IR, Kubota Corp. NYSE:KUB and Manitowoc NYSE:MTW to suffer.
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