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 Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) have slumped 26.9% since January 1. Clean Energy Fuels sells natural gas fueling solutions to its customers mainly in the United States and Canada. As of Sept. 11, 2014, 18% of outstanding Clean Energy Fuels shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLNE stock.
The price of Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD) has fallen 27.2% since the first of the year. Sears Holdings is a broadline retailer with full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. As of Sept. 11, 2014, 14.2% of outstanding Sears Holdings Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SHLD stock.
Shares of Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI) have slumped 27.9% since the first of the year. Arch Coal produces coal and sells it to power plants, steel mills, and industrial facilities. As of Sept. 11, 2014, 18.1% of outstanding Arch Coal, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACI stock.
Since January 1, UTi Worldwide (UTIW) has fallen 36%. UTi Worldwide is a supply chain services and solutions company. As of Sept. 11, 2014, 10.4% of outstanding UTi Worldwide shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTIW stock.
Since the first of the year, the price of CGG Sponsored ADR (CGG) is down 40.6%. CGG provides geophysical services and software products and manufactures geophysical equipment. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CGG stock.
Share prices of Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited (EXXI) are down 42.6% since the first of the year. Energy XXI explores for and produces oil and natural gas. As of Sept. 11, 2014, 12.8% of outstanding Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXXI stock.
Since the first of the year, Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR) has tumbled 43.8%. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of Sept. 11, 2014, 25.9% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock.
Shares of Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) have fallen 50.6% since January 1. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of Sept. 11, 2014, 27.3% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock.
Shares of Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (RDEN) have dipped 52.4% 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. Shares of the stock are being traded at a very rapid pace, up 175.4% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RDEN stock.
Since the first of the year, Walter Energy (WLT) has dipped 65.5%. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of Sept. 11, 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.
