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%
Burdened by massive debt and weak natural gas prices, investors remained skeptical of the company's ability to balance its books. : -41%
These companies saw the steepest declines, often losing nearly half of their market value during the calendar year. : -51%
The utility company’s stock collapsed after it abandoned a massive nuclear power project in South Carolina, leading to state and federal investigations. : -45%