Worst Stocks To Buy 2017 < PLUS >

The owner of Kay and Zales faced reputation issues following discrimination lawsuits and investigations into its financing practices.

Facing investigations into billing practices and rising labor costs, this medical services provider saw its value nearly halve by year-end. : -44% worst stocks to buy 2017

A combination of mild winter weather and the looming threat of Amazon entering the car parts space drove shares down significantly. : -40% The owner of Kay and Zales faced reputation

Burdened by massive debt and weak natural gas prices, investors remained skeptical of the company's ability to balance its books. : -41% : -40% Burdened by massive debt and weak

Once a high-growth favorite, the retailer faced fierce competition and repeatedly slashed its sales forecasts as consumer preferences shifted. : -46%

The utility company’s stock collapsed after it abandoned a massive nuclear power project in South Carolina, leading to state and federal investigations. : -45%

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

The owner of Kay and Zales faced reputation issues following discrimination lawsuits and investigations into its financing practices.

Facing investigations into billing practices and rising labor costs, this medical services provider saw its value nearly halve by year-end. : -44%

A combination of mild winter weather and the looming threat of Amazon entering the car parts space drove shares down significantly. : -40%

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

Once a high-growth favorite, the retailer faced fierce competition and repeatedly slashed its sales forecasts as consumer preferences shifted. : -46%

The utility company’s stock collapsed after it abandoned a massive nuclear power project in South Carolina, leading to state and federal investigations. : -45%

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