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 McDermott International, Inc. (MDR) have dipped 51.8% since the first of the year. McDermott International is a worldwide energy services company. As of Oct. 23, 2014, 20.5% of outstanding McDermott International, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MDR stock.
Shares of Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE) have slumped 52% since the first of the year. Coeur Mining explores, develops, operates, and/or owns silver and gold mining properties and companies. As of Oct. 23, 2014, 10.9% of outstanding Coeur Mining, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CDE stock.
Shares of Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (RDEN) have sunk 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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RDEN stock.
Since January 1, Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI) has plunged 53.5%. Arch Coal produces coal and sells it to power plants, steel mills, and industrial facilities. As of Oct. 23, 2014, 22.2% of outstanding Arch Coal, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACI stock.
Since the first of the year, CGG Sponsored ADR (CGG) has dipped 54.5%. 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, Resolute Energy Corporation (REN) has tumbled 57.8%. Resolute Energy explores for and produces oil and natural gas in the southern and western United States. As of Oct. 23, 2014, 11.8% of outstanding Resolute Energy Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of REN stock.
The price of Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) is down 65.9% since the first of the year. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of Oct. 23, 2014, 28.2% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock.
Shares of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR) have fallen 68.8% since January 1. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of Oct. 23, 2014, 25.6% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock.
Shares of Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited (EXXI) have slipped 71.9% since January 1. Energy XXI explores for and produces oil and natural gas. As of Oct. 23, 2014, 17.6% 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, Walter Energy (WLT) has dipped 87.2%. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of Oct. 23, 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.
