Is It Time to Buy the Dow Jones' 3 Worst-Performing Stocks This Year?

Everyone likes a bargain, and buying stocks "on sale" is particularly alluring when the companies hitting a rough patch have familiar names, such as those in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The index is up by about 16%, but the three laggards' stock performance is in negative territory.

However, before you jump in, it's important to understand that investors have sent the stock prices down for a reason. With that caveat in mind, it's time to examine this year's worst-performing companies in the Dow Jones Industrial Average to see if these are value stocks or if their troubles have only begun.

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