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.

Six Flags, Live Nation: Good Fun, Bad Stocks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Each company has had recent successes, but there's plenty of underlying problems with each to warrant skipping these rides.

Sirius XM Radio Not Exactly Investor-Friendly

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Royalty issues, profitability and customer service issues are enough reasons for pause when it comes to owning Sirius XM Radio stock.

5 Stocks to Sell Into the Next Rally

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
From Staples to BP, here are five downtrodden stocks to unload on rallies -- or short them to make some cash.

Mead Johnson Might Be One to Shed

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sales for Mead Johnson Nutrition's baby food have been robust, but dividends and earnings growth have been mediocre.

3 Luxury Stocks to Sell Now

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
These ritzy stocks won't have what it takes to avoid dropping if the U.S. faces a double-dip recession.

LinkedIn’s Stock Slide Isn’t Far Enough

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company surprised with a quarterly profit, but the stock is still too pricey.

Why I Sold Bank of America — And 3 Lessons From My 30% Loss

By Jeff Reeves
Bank of America was off 30% from my December buy-in, so I pulled the trigger. But hopefully my loss is your gain with these three lessons on when to sell stocks.

Best Buy Still Looks Like a Viable Short

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company's market share and margins face long-term challenges.

5 $100 Billion Stocks Not Worth a Dime of Your Money

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Massive companies certainly look attractive, but when you analyze what it takes to grow, you'll see it's just not worth getting invested. Here are five to avoid.

Kellogg Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rising costs could keep a lid on this stock for the near term.

6 Consumer Stocks to Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Debt ceiling discussions make one thing clear -- we're going to be playing with a lot less money, and as a result, certain consumer stocks are bound to fall.

3 Big-Name Stocks That May Be Bankrupt Soon

By Jeff Reeves
Borders is quickly being put out to pasture -- now, it's time to keep an eye on three more companies that could be on their last legs.

PepsiCo Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The food and beverages giant is hurting, but could this be an opportunity to get a discount on a top blue chip stock? Take a look.

7 Big Banks Going Bust

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The financial sector is sinking and it’s only going to get worse. It's time to dump these seven big bank stocks now.

Clorox Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Deal uncertainty makes this expensive stock even less compelling.

Don’t Let Clorox Clutter Your Portfolio

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Carl Icahn may have provided one of this stock's only catalysts.

5 Retail Stocks to Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
In this market environment, you need to protect profits by unloading the losers. Sell these damaged stocks now.

Aqua America Shares Don’t Hold Water

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
This company is loading up too much debt.

Shorts Target Motorola Mobility, Tesla, Spreadtrum

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Short sellers are seeking profits through Motorola Mobility (NYSE: MMI), Tesla Motors (Nasdaq: TSLA), Spreadtrum Communications (Nasdaq: SPRD).
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