10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — CLNE QSII RDEN and more

by Portfolio Grader | May 22, 2014 10:30 am

This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an “F” (“strong sell”) on Portfolio Grader[1].

Since the first of the year, Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE[2]) has tumbled 24.6%. Clean Energy Fuels sells natural gas fueling solutions to its customers mainly in the United States and Canada. As of May 22, 2014, 18.9% of outstanding Clean Energy Fuels shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLNE stock[3].

Shares of Quality Systems, Inc. (QSII[4]) have slumped 26.7% since January 1. Quality Systems develops and markets healthcare information systems. Trade volume is up 170.8% from the previous week. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 135.80. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of QSII stock[5].

Since the first of the year, Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (RDEN[6]) has dipped 28.3%. Elizabeth Arden manufactures, distributes, and markets prestige fragrances and related skin treatment and cosmetic products for men and women. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 161.00. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RDEN stock[7].

Since January 1, FTI Consulting, Inc. (FCN[8]) has fallen 28.3%. FTI Consulting provides corporate finance and restructuring, economic, forensic and litigation, strategic communications and technology consulting services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCN stock[9].

Since the first of the year, the price of Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (INFI[10]) is down 29.8%. Infinity Pharmaceuticals researches and develops cancer drugs. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of INFI stock[11].

Shares of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW[12]) have fallen 32.7% since January 1. Weight Watchers is a provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of company-owned and franchise operations. As of May 22, 2014, 18.2% of outstanding Weight Watchers International, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WTW stock[13].

Since January 1, Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR[14]) has plunged 34.4%. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of May 22, 2014, 26.6% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock[15].

Shares of UTi Worldwide (UTIW[16]) have dipped 44.8% since the first of the year. UTi Worldwide is a supply chain services and solutions company. As of May 22, 2014, 11% of outstanding UTi Worldwide shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTIW stock[17].

The price of Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO[18]) is down 47.1% since the first of the year. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of May 22, 2014, 26.6% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock[19].

The price of Walter Energy (WLT[20]) has fallen 57.4% since the first of the year. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of May 22, 2014, 12.6% of outstanding Walter Energy shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WLT stock[21].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[1] stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here[22].

Endnotes:

  1. Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/
  2. CLNE: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CLNE
  3. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLNE stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CLNE
  4. QSII: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=QSII
  5. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of QSII stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=QSII
  6. RDEN: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=RDEN
  7. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RDEN stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=RDEN
  8. FCN: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=FCN
  9. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCN stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=FCN
  10. INFI: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=INFI
  11. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of INFI stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=INFI
  12. WTW: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=WTW
  13. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WTW stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=WTW
  14. ANR: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ANR
  15. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ANR
  16. UTIW: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=UTIW
  17. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTIW stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=UTIW
  18. ARO: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ARO
  19. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ARO
  20. WLT: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=WLT
  21. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WLT stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=WLT
  22. here: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/

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