IBM, Expedia and AIG land on new “avoid” lists as S&P 500 jitters return
New York, January 20, 2026, 10:38 EST Late Monday, StockStory released two commentaries naming six S&P 500 companies investors should “steer clear of,” pointing to slowing growth, shrinking margins, and weak returns on capital. Wall Street reopened after a U.S. market holiday with a sharp selloff, spurred by fresh tariff threats linked to a Greenland dispute. At 9:39 a.m. ET, the S&P 500 had fallen 1.29% to 6,850.39, while the CBOE Volatility Index hit a two-month peak, Reuters reported. “We’re getting the weakness because the headlines are going to drive angst and concern about what the future holds,” said David