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.

Run Away from RenRen Shares

Accounting issues at the newly-minted stock raise questions, and slam shares -40% in the weeks after a May IPO.

Shorts Target AIG, Gamestop, Frontier Communications

Tech changes and stock overhang has short sellers circling this insurer, phone company, and game retailer. Here's how you can play the downside.

Beware These 8 False Bargain Stocks

Don't be tricked into thinking that these falling stocks present great buying opportunities. These so-called bargains from some of the hottest sectors are anything but.

International Paper Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

A possible merger suggests real growth prospects don't really exist.

5 Stocks Set to Take a Dive This Summer

These stocks are breaking down and headed for an even steeper fall. It’s time to get rid of them or employ defensive option strategies.

5 Dead-End Dividend Stocks to Dump Now

If you think all dividend stocks are low-risk investments worth keeping around, think again. These 5 picks should be sold immediately.

3 Stocks With Heavy Short Interest

Short sellers profit when stocks decline. Traders are betting heavily against these three stocks - meaning if you are long, you may be on the wrong side of the trade!

5 Mega Bank Stocks That Are Mega Sells

As consumer spending fades and mortgage problems persist, these financial giants must be dumped from your portfolio immediately.

Costco Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Huge growth opportunities may already be baked into the stock.

3 Summer Fun Stocks That May Not Be Much Fun For Your Wallet

Vacationers will be stocking up at these stores, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you should be stocking up on shares.

6 Unpopular Bank Stocks to Sell

Investors have not shown these financials much love, and that is unlikely to change in the near future.

AIG Shares – 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Even with strong assets, heavy burdens still exist.

Yandex Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Growth is solid, but the stock looks pricey.

Vertex’s Promise Needs to Become Profits

The company hasn't shown it can stop losing money

Avoid Booking a Bet on Barnes & Noble

At this point, the stock can only go one direction -- down.

3 Reasons to Doubt a Comeback by Airline Stocks

Bookings are up in May and travel demand is expected to rise significantly this summer. Still, in an industry with such enormous fixed costs that balances on razor-thin margins, there are clouds lurking behind even the most lustrous silver linings.

Tesla Shares May Run Out of Power

But I wonder how long a company can survive posting losses that are more than its total sales. Its market capitalization depends on its ability to convince investors to keep using their hearts and not their brains when it comes to deciding whether to fork over their hard-earned cash. I'd avoid this equity.

7 Blue Chip Energy Stocks to Sell as Crude Oil Prices Fade

As crude oil prices roll back, these 7 energy stocks are in a death spiral. Sell blue chip investments BP, Petrobras PBR, Cameco CCJ and others immediately.

Kraft Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Rising cost pressures make this stock a wait-and-see