Worst Stocks To Buy 2017 Direct

These companies saw the steepest declines, often losing nearly half of their market value during the calendar year. : -51%

Even the blue-chip Dow had its share of laggards. According to CNBC : : -7% Exxon Mobil : -7% Merck : -4% Verizon : -0.8%

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% worst stocks to buy 2017

Plummeting natural gas prices and disappointing production results in key regions like Louisiana severely impacted this energy player. : -50%

The owner of Kay and Zales faced reputation issues following discrimination lawsuits and investigations into its financing practices. These companies saw the steepest declines, often losing

Burdened by massive debt and weak natural gas prices, investors remained skeptical of the company's ability to balance its books. : -41%

The utility company’s stock collapsed after it abandoned a massive nuclear power project in South Carolina, leading to state and federal investigations. : -45% Envision Healthcare (EVHC) : -45% Plummeting natural gas

The energy giant struggled alongside the broader sector but was hit harder following its acquisition by GE, which involved a special cash dividend that adjusted its share price downward. : -50%