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 Avon Products, Inc. (AVP) have sunk 21.4% since the first of the year. Avon manufactures and markets beauty, fashion and home products globally. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AVP stock.
Shares of FTI Consulting, Inc. (FCN) have dipped 24.7% since the first of the year. FTI Consulting provides corporate finance and restructuring, economic, forensic and litigation, strategic communications and technology consulting services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FCN stock.
Since the first of the year, Quality Systems, Inc. (QSII) has tumbled 26.7%. Quality Systems develops and markets healthcare information systems. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 135.00. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of QSII stock.
Shares of Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW) have fallen 27.7% since January 1. Weight Watchers is a provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of company-owned and franchise operations. As of May 8, 2014, 18.6% of outstanding Weight Watchers International, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WTW stock.
The price of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR) has fallen 28.1% since the first of the year. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of May 8, 2014, 25.2% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock.
Since the first of the year, Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) has dipped 28.5%. Clean Energy Fuels sells natural gas fueling solutions to its customers mainly in the United States and Canada. As of May 8, 2014, 19.3% of outstanding Clean Energy Fuels shares were held short. Trade volume is up 113.1% from the previous week. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLNE stock.
Since the first of the year, the price of Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (INFI) is down 29.8%. Infinity Pharmaceuticals researches and develops cancer drugs. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of INFI stock.
Share prices of Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) are down 41.2% since the first of the year. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of May 8, 2014, 27.9% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock.
Since January 1, UTi Worldwide (UTIW) has plunged 43.6%. UTi Worldwide is a supply chain services and solutions company. As of May 8, 2014, 12% of outstanding UTi Worldwide shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTIW stock.
Shares of Walter Energy (WLT) have slipped 51.4% since January 1. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of May 8, 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.
