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.

9 Big-Name Consumer Stocks to Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Each of these consumer giants is failing or coming close, meaning it's time to wave bye-bye to these nine stocks.

Pack Up, Move Out of Equity Residential

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
EQR's increase in apartment rents hasn't fueled a rise in its funds from operations, and investors aren't getting their money's worth in returns.

Casino Stock Melco Crown Is About to Crap Out

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Melco Crown NASDAQ:MPEL stock is off -21% in 30 days despite strong earnings, thanks to mainland China scrutiny and global economic slowdown.

5 Stocks Buffett Wouldn’t Touch No Matter What Price

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
These companies, all with heavily battered share prices, throw up Buffett's traditional warning flags.

Amgen: The Don’t-Bother Biotech

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite being a cash cow, Amgen is stuck in a middle ground where it isn't growing, nor is it producing a tempting dividend.

Sell Payless, Stride Rite Parent PSS as it Closes 475 Retail Stores

By Jeff Reeves
Payless ShoeSource parent Collective Brands (PSS) is closing 475 stores after it just announced a brutal earnings report. Sell this stock now.

Expedia Shares – 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Expedia is innovative and diligent, but general economic conditions and emerging competition weigh on the stock’s prospects. See our buy-or-sell verdict.

No Reason to Hold Merck

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
As long as this big-name pharmaceutical's growth continues to stagnate, its stock price isn't going anywhere, either.

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.
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