Why Brazilian Stocks Are Crashing
Natura & Co (NYSE: NTCO); Banco Bradesco (NYSE: BBD); Petroleo Brasileiro (NYSE: PBR) (NYSE: PBR.A); Braskem SA (NYSE: BAK). American stocks imploded again today, but if you take a look at the stock-price performances of these four names, it's pretty clear that it's not just America: Brazil isn't doing much better.
Through close of trading Wednesday, shares of cosmetics and toiletries producer Natura slid 15.7%, banker Bradesco fell 16.8%, oil giant Petroleo Brasileiro dropped 20.2%, and chemicals maker Braskem crashed 31.7%.
Source Fool.com