Not Selling in May? Avoid These 25 Underperforming Stocks
From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-05 14:28:00
May historically sees underperformance from 25 S&P 500 stocks, including Marriott International Inc (MAR) and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA). MAR has dropped every May for the past decade, averaging a 2.6% loss, while WBA has only seen gains twice in the same period, averaging a 3.9% loss.
MAR is currently trading at $248.70, down 10.9% for the year. Its earnings report is due tomorrow, with a history of post-earnings declines. Options are pricing in a 3.3% move, lower than the average 6.4% move in the past two years.
WBA is trading at $10.97, down 38.4% year-over-year. Shares face resistance at $11 and support from the 20-day moving average since late February.
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