The toymaker reeled from the bankruptcy of major retailer Toys 'R' Us and declining sales for core brands like Barbie and Hot Wheels. : -44%
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
Plummeting natural gas prices and disappointing production results in key regions like Louisiana severely impacted this energy player. : -50% The toymaker reeled from the bankruptcy of major
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% : -50% The energy giant struggled alongside the
These companies saw the steepest declines, often losing nearly half of their market value during the calendar year. : -51%