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.

Technical Naughty and Nice List

Short-term traders should check this list twice before buying or selling stocks.

4 Oil Stocks to Sell

Commodity prices and inflation in 2011 could cause a surge in some commodity stocks. But not all crude oil stocks are good buys. These energy picks are stocks to sell.

Why Best 2010 Stocks May Flop in 2011

A look at stock market data shows the best stocks of 2009 were not great buys in 2010. Also, the worst stocks of 2009 fared fairly well in 2010.

4 Famous Financial Stocks to Sell

Financial stocks have seen a rough few months, and here are four big name stocks you should sell immediately.

6 Stocks You Do NOT Want to Own in 2011

According to the charts, you should sell these stocks and put your money to better use.

4 Unappetizing Food Stocks

Consumer staples stocks lmay seem like good buys right now, but they are not.

9 Mining and Metals Stocks to Sell

These 9 metals and mining issues are stocks to sell or avoid.

Top 10 Stocks NOT to Buy in 2011

Some of these stocks have had a good run and some never really got anything going this year, but all are too risky if you're looking to build a solid portfolio in 2011.

6 Sickly Insurance Stocks to Sell Now

Here are 6 sickly insurance stocks to sell now.

5 Famous Pharma Stocks to Sell Now

Sell these pharmaceutical stocks, which are being battered by lousy earnings and competition from emerging markets.

8 Healthcare Stocks to Sell

To keep you from getting into the wrong healthcare care companies or sticking with some sickly stocks, here’s my list of 8 big-name medical companies to sell immediately.

7 Failing Financial Stocks

In the wake of foreclosure scandal at some major financial firms, it’s no surprise that I’m recommending a number of banks be sold this week. Despite improving earnings and a general spring in the market’s step since September, my fundamental and quantitative screens show that major financial stocks like Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) and others are still bad investments.

7 Scary Retail Stocks to Sell

Here are seven retail stocks to sell before Halloween to avoid some scary losses.

9 Famous Tech Stocks to Sell Before Earnings

I currently have 9 big name tech blue chips on my “dogs with fleas” list as stocks to avoid this fall. As Q3 numbers roll out for these technology giants, it could be bad news for shareholders.

10 Crude Oil Blue Chips to Sell

The fact of the matter is that as we enter another earnings season, the numbers just aren’t there for many crude oil blue chips. Even with oil prices improving right now, the ship has sailed on Q3 and those profits are all over but the counting.

General Electric (GE) – Better to Love It or Leave It?

General Electric, once beaten up, is back in the black but still has problems investors should consider.

Lights Out for 6 High Dividend Utility Stocks

Sell these 6 high-dividend utility stocks. They may lose more than they pay out in disbursements.

Where Next for ExxonMobil (XOM) Shares?

ExxonMobil's shares have perked up in recent months, but oil industry metrics, the technical resistance and downgrades from analysts are some of the stock's problems.

Short Ideas For a New Market Swoon

Stocks are stalling near overhead resistance, so look at these picks to short in energy and real estate.