A combination of mild winter weather and the looming threat of Amazon entering the car parts space drove shares down significantly. : -40%
Even the blue-chip Dow had its share of laggards. According to CNBC : : -7% Exxon Mobil : -7% Merck : -4% Verizon : -0.8% worst stocks to buy 2017
Perhaps the most high-profile loser, GE suffered from slashed earnings outlooks and a rare halving of its dividend under new leadership. Envision Healthcare (EVHC) : -45% A combination of mild winter weather and the
These companies saw the steepest declines, often losing nearly half of their market value during the calendar year. : -51% worst stocks to buy 2017