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

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

Shares of RentACenter, Inc. (RCII) have fallen 26% since January 1. Rent-A-Center operates in the rent-to-own industry in the United States. As of July 24, 2014, 16.7% of outstanding RentACenter, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RCII stock.

Since the first of the year, the price of Quality Systems, Inc. (QSII) is down 26.7%. Quality Systems develops and markets healthcare information systems. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 56.30. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of QSII stock.

Since January 1, Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI) has fallen 27.9%. Arch Coal produces coal and sells it to power plants, steel mills, and industrial facilities. As of July 24, 2014, 17.7% of outstanding Arch Coal, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACI stock.

Shares of CGG Sponsored ADR (CGG) have slipped 29.1% since January 1. CGG provides geophysical services and software products and manufactures geophysical equipment. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CGG stock.

Since the first of the year, Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW) has dipped 38.3%. Weight Watchers is a provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of company-owned and franchise operations. As of July 24, 2014, 19.6% of outstanding Weight Watchers International, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WTW stock.

Shares of Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (RDEN) have sunk 40.3% since the first of the year. 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 131.30. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RDEN stock.

Shares of UTi Worldwide (UTIW) have dipped 41.3% since the first of the year. UTi Worldwide is a supply chain services and solutions company. As of July 24, 2014, 10.1% of outstanding UTi Worldwide shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTIW stock.

Share prices of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR) are down 48.4% since the first of the year. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of July 24, 2014, 23.7% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock.

Since January 1, Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) has plunged 60%. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of July 24, 2014, 30.8% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock.

Since the first of the year, Walter Energy (WLT) has dipped 60.8%. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of July 24, 2014, 12.6% of outstanding Walter Energy shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WLT stock.

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader 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.


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