5 Worst-Performing Dow Stocks in Q1
April 3, 2012 10:39 AM
5 Worst-Performing Dow Stocks in Q1<br><br>
For some Dow component stocks, the first three months of the year were forgettable. Heres an interactive slide show featuring the 5 worst-performing Dow stocks so far this year.
In the first three months of this year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average moved up 994.48 points, or 8.1%. And, as youll see, some of the worst performers so far this year actually managed to gain a little bit of ground.
The Dows overall 8.1% increase marks its best first-quarter since 1998 when it rallied up 11.3%.
Source: Dow Jones Indexes.
In the first three months of this year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average moved up 994.48 points, or 8.1%. And, as youll see, some of the worst performers so far this year actually managed to gain a little bit of ground.
The Dows overall 8.1% increase marks its best first-quarter since 1998 when it rallied up 11.3%.
Source: Dow Jones Indexes.
1. Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ)<br><br>
Closing price on Dec. 30, 2011: $25.76
Closing price on March, 30: $23.84
Percentage loss: -7.5%
Closing price on March, 30: $23.84
Percentage loss: -7.5%
2. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ)<br><br>
Closing price on Dec. 30, 2011: $40.12
Closing price on March 30: $38.23
Percentage loss: -4.7%
Closing price on March 30: $38.23
Percentage loss: -4.7%
3. McDonalds Corp. (NYSE: MCD)<br><br>
Closing price on Dec. 30, 2011: $100.33
Closing price on March 30: $98.10
Percentage loss: -2.2%
Closing price on March 30: $98.10
Percentage loss: -2.2%
4. Travelers Cos. Inc. (NYSE: TRV)<br><br>
Closing price on Dec. 30, 2011: $59.17
Closing price on March 30: $59.20
Percentage gain: +0.05%
Closing price on March 30: $59.20
Percentage gain: +0.05%
5. Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ)<br><br>
Closing price on Dec. 30, 2011: $65.58
Closing price on March 30: $65.96
Percentage gain: + 0.58%
Closing price on March 30: $65.96
Percentage gain: + 0.58%
