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%

Once a high-growth favorite, the retailer faced fierce competition and repeatedly slashed its sales forecasts as consumer preferences shifted. : -46% worst stocks to buy 2017

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

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% : -41% The energy giant struggled alongside the

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

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

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