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The biggest losers
The biggest losers
The tail end of this year's stock watch offers few surprises - shares of Washington Mutual, Freddie and Fannie, AIG, and Wachovia have all tanked more than 85%* since last year. Other flops: Highly leveraged Circuit City, whose stocks have dropped to a 22-year low of 37 cents, lost $239 million last quarter, and Pilgrim's Pride, a chicken producer that's been roasted by weak demand and debt.

*Prices are adjusted for splits and cash dividends.

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Last updated October 13 2008: 4:43 PM ET
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