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.

Rackspace Hosting’s Uncertain Future in Cloud Computing

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rackspace Hosting, co-creator of the OpenStack project, has many things going for it, but also plenty of tough competition.

Forget Buffett — 99% of Investors Have No Business Buying Bank of America Stock

By Jeff Reeves
Bank of America stock is only safe for a tiny group of aggressive day traders. The rest of us should avoid BAC stock like the plague -- or sell BofA now!

The ‘Jobs Question’ — Why You Should Sell Apple Stock

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
There’s a lot to love about AAPL, but it would be unwise to shrug off Steve Jobs’ retirement. Here's why.

Tesla’s Shock Value Is Wearing Off

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Unproven Tesla demands an a high buy-in compared to other automakers, and where some of its revenue might be coming from still is in the air.

Tesla Motors — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla Motors has a lot of technological muscle, but it's betting big on only one vehicle. The verdict?

Visa Shares Holding Up in Tough Market

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
The stock has held up relatively well in a time of macro fears.

Why AvalonBay’s Stock Is Overpriced

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
AvalonBay's rental apartment operations are on solid footing, but its stock valuation is too far above fair-value estimates.

3 Stocks to Sell for the Next Leg Down

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
If a double-dip recession hits, these three companies are doomed. Sell these stocks for the next leg down.

Lowe’s Buyback Bet Fails to Inspire

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company's plans to repurchase stock suggests it doesn't see better options for its cash.

Dell Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company looks to be without catalysts to push its stock higher.

Lululemon Love Story About to Unravel

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The hot retailer faces a recent stock jostling and an overly high valuation. With Gap's Athleta brand posing a real threat, things don't look to get better.

Acme Packet: There’s Not Much in This Name

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors might not be buying APKT as a mid-cap, and it's decidedly too expensive. This tech story might be one worth putting down.

Salesforce.com: Not a Cheap Way to Experience the Cloud

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you go for CRM, you'll be paying a lot for your earnings -- not to mention, there's far safer ways to invest by cloud.

Don’t Buy Into American Tower’s Popularity

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Highly watched telecom stock's move to become an REIT was iffy, and it is too reliant on debt.

4 Fad Stocks to Avoid

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
When consumers lose interest, the results can be disastrous. From Chipotle to LinkedIn, here are four stocks that may be at risk of a fickle public.

Wal-Mart Remains in the Doldrums

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Despite beating expectations, this retailer is too big to accelerate its growth rate.

Surgery Cutbacks, Medicare Reductions Dull Enthusiasm for HCA

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Expected cuts in Medicare spending will further challenge hospital provider HCA, whose post-IPO share price is down 30%.

Petrohawk Stock Holders Will Never Get a Better Deal – Sell Now!

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
When the Dow 634 points, Petrohawk Energy NYSE:HK stayed firm thanks to a buyout bid by BHP Billiton NYSE:BHP. It will never get better than this - so sell!

3 Stocks to Avoid When the Government Reins in Spending

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
These three companies will be among the worst-hit if the government starts slashing defense spending; avoid until the pockets open up again.
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