This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an “F” (“strong sell”) on Portfolio Grader.
Since January 1, McDermott International, Inc. (MDR) has plunged 50.6%. McDermott International is a worldwide energy services company. As of Oct. 30, 2014, 19% of outstanding McDermott International, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MDR stock.
Since the first of the year, Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (RDEN) has dipped 55.7%. Elizabeth Arden manufactures, distributes, and markets prestige fragrances and related skin treatment and cosmetic products for men and women. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RDEN stock.
Shares of Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE) have slipped 56% since January 1. Coeur Mining explores, develops, operates, and/or owns silver and gold mining properties and companies. As of Oct. 30, 2014, 13.6% of outstanding Coeur Mining, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CDE stock.
Shares of Resolute Energy Corporation (REN) have slumped 57.8% since January 1. Resolute Energy explores for and produces oil and natural gas in the southern and western United States. As of Oct. 30, 2014, 12.3% of outstanding Resolute Energy Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of REN stock.
Shares of Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI) have dipped 58.1% since the first of the year. Arch Coal produces coal and sells it to power plants, steel mills, and industrial facilities. As of Oct. 30, 2014, 24.6% of outstanding Arch Coal, Inc. shares were held short. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 128.9% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACI stock.
Shares of CGG Sponsored ADR (CGG) have slumped 59.4% since the first of the year. CGG provides geophysical services and software products and manufactures geophysical equipment. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CGG stock.
The price of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR) has fallen 65.6% since the first of the year. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of Oct. 30, 2014, 26.5% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. shares were held short. Shares of the stock are being traded at a very rapid pace, up 92.2% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock.
Since the first of the year, Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) has tumbled 65.9%. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of Oct. 30, 2014, 28.9% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock.
Since January 1, Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited (EXXI) has fallen 71.9%. Energy XXI explores for and produces oil and natural gas. As of Oct. 30, 2014, 19.9% of outstanding Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXXI stock.
Share prices of Walter Energy (WLT) are down 85.1% since the first of the year. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of Oct. 30, 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.
