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.

Why Buy J.C. Penney When Macy’s, Wal-Mart Are on the Table?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Macy's same-store sales are booming, and Wal-Mart could squeeze a lot of profit out of a little improvement -- meanwhile, JCP is betting on a lackluster brand.

3 Stocks to Short Right Now

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
The market's recent rally has lifted certain names too high. Here are the top three candidates that deserve to be shorted.

Your Road to Riches Isn’t Down Safeway, Whole Foods’ Aisles

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Safeway beat expectations, but it's still being outperformed by Whole Foods -- and neither stock is a particularly good value.

7 Pharma Stocks to Sell, STAT

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Pharmaceutical stocks are theoretically recession-proof. Still, not all pharma companies are equal. Here are seven clear losers to toss.

10 Semiconductor Stocks Not Living Up to Expectations

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Some semiconductor stocks are thriving, but some continue to face headwinds. These ten are not living up to expectations.

A Pair of Potential Earnings Casualties

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Even though there are a lot of reasons to be optimistic about this earnings season, JPMorgan (JPM) and Hasbro (HAS) are heading for trouble.

Sprint’s Race to Profit Becomes a Marathon

By Kevin Kelleher, Technology & Markets Contributor
It's been a tough road for investors, who now face lower margins and higher spending.

Stocks to Sell in 2011 – 3 Stocks to Sell Before January

By Jeff Reeves
Baby New Year isn't going to drop in and save the day -- these three stocks are headed down, so ditch them while you still can.

Insiders Have Decided — American Eagle Looks Better Than Abercrombie

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle Outfitters no longer report monthly results, but insider buying and selling may give us a clue to how they're faring. Which stock is seeing hefty buys?

AT&T’s T-Mobile Merger Not Doing Anyone Any Favors

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
AT&T claims its merger with T-Mobile will create jobs and better service. Neither will happen, and AT&T will pay either way. There's a better telecom stock to consider.

Dean Foods In a Losing Struggle With Sour Dairy Market

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Competition, market trends and debt sour prospects for dairy producer Dean Foods.

Once High-Flying Dell Computer Grounded for the Long Term

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dell has greatly expanded since its made-to-order computer days, but its stock has dropped in attractiveness.

Don’t Let Ego Keep You From Selling Stumbling JPMorgan

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
JPMorgan has troubling financials and an egomaniac at the helm -- in a bad sector, that's bad news. Consider regionals like KeyBank instead.

Tapping the Brakes on a CarMax Buy

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Used-car specialist CarMax has done well in the recent past, but obstacles down the road merit investor caution.

6 Stocks to Sell in October

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
From Delta Air Lines to Green Mountain Coffee, these six stocks carry a high degree of risk and should be sold into any market strength. See the full list of stocks to sell.

MGM Resorts a Better Vegas Play than LVS

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
No one is saying Las Vegas Sands isn't a good company, but MGM is regaining its clout and comes at a far better value.

Yum! Brands, Chipotle and Domino’s — A Recipe for Investor Indigestion

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
YUM, CMG and DPZ are all growing, but none of these restaurant stocks are worth their high P/E's.

Kindle Fire or Not, Amazon’s No Better Value Than Apple

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon's sales tax fight and a quick glance at both companies' financials make any positioning in the tablet wars a moot point -- Apple's where you should trade.

United Technologies Bit Off More Debt Than It Can Chew

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
UTX is being overly optimistic about how fast it can pay off the debt from buying Goodrich. Down-on-its-luck 3M might be a better play.
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