This week, 7 Capital Markets stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Blackstone Group L.P.’s (BX) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week’s C. Blackstone Group L.P. is a publicly owned investment manager that provides financial advisory services to its clients. The company also gets F’s in sales growth, earnings growth, earnings revisions, earnings momentum, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BX stock.

This week, FXCM Inc. Class A’s (FXCM) rating worsens to a D from the company’s C rating a week ago. FXCM Inc. Class A offers foreign exchange trading services over the Internet. The company also gets F’s in sales growth, operating margin growth, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FXCM stock.

Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (SFE) earns a F this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D. Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. offers growth capital and strategic and operational support to life sciences and information technology companies. The company also gets F’s in return on equity and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SFE stock.

Ares Management, L.P. (ARES) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s D drops to a F. The company also gets F’s in sales growth, earnings growth, earnings revisions, earnings surprise, and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARES stock.

Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC Class A (OZM) is having a tough week. The company’s rating falls from a D to a F. Och-Ziff Capital Management Group LLC Class A provides a variety of alternative asset management services for fund investors through locations in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company also gets F’s in earnings revisions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OZM stock.

This is a rough week for Fortress Investment Group LLC Class A (FIG). The company’s rating falls to F from the previous week’s D. Fortress Investment Group LLC Class A is a global alternative asset manager that raises, invests, and manages private equity funds and hedge funds. The company also gets F’s in operating margin growth and earnings growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FIG stock.

This week, Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. (LTS) drops from a D to a F rating. Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. is engaged in investment banking, equity research, institutional sales and trading, independent brokerage and advisory services and asset management services. The company also gets F’s in operating margin growth, earnings growth, and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LTS stock.

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