10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — AEO RCII ACI and more

by Portfolio Grader | July 31, 2014 9:45 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].

Shares of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO[2]) have slipped 27.8% since January 1. American Eagle Outfitters designs, markets, and sells its own brand of low-price clothing, accessories, and personal care products for young adults. As of July 31, 2014, 17.2% of outstanding American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. shares were held short. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 34.30. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AEO stock[3].

Since the first of the year, RentACenter, Inc. (RCII[4]) has tumbled 28.1%. Rent-A-Center operates in the rent-to-own industry in the United States. As of July 31, 2014, 15.3% of outstanding RentACenter, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RCII stock[5].

Since the first of the year, Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI[6]) has dipped 32.6%. Arch Coal produces coal and sells it to power plants, steel mills, and industrial facilities. As of July 31, 2014, 18% of outstanding Arch Coal, Inc. shares were held short. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 102% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACI stock[7].

Since January 1, CGG Sponsored ADR (CGG[8]) has plunged 34.5%. CGG provides geophysical services and software products and manufactures geophysical equipment. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CGG stock[9].

Shares of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW[10]) have fallen 37.1% 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 July 31, 2014, 21.5% of outstanding Weight Watchers International, Inc. shares were held short. Trade volume is up 222.5% from the previous week. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WTW stock[11].

Since January 1, Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (RDEN[12]) has fallen 40.6%. Elizabeth Arden manufactures, distributes, and markets prestige fragrances and related skin treatment and cosmetic products for men and women. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 129.90. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RDEN stock[13].

Since January 1, UTi Worldwide (UTIW[14]) has plunged 41.9%. UTi Worldwide is a supply chain services and solutions company. As of July 31, 2014, 10.4% of outstanding UTi Worldwide shares were held short. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 180.7% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTIW stock[15].

Shares of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR[16]) have fallen 48.4% since January 1. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of July 31, 2014, 24.1% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock[17].

The price of Walter Energy (WLT[18]) is down 60.1% since the first of the year. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of July 31, 2014, 12.6% of outstanding Walter Energy shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WLT stock[19].

Share prices of Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO[20]) are down 62.4% since the first of the year. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of July 31, 2014, 30.9% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO 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].

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