Last year was eventful for many direct sellers, including some management shake-ups, continued economic uncertainty and a strengthening U.S. dollar that shed international sales for many. As 2012 begins, more big news certainly lies ahead.

GeneLink Inc., LifeVantage Corp., ForeverGreen Worldwide Corp., Tupperware Brands Corp., Blyth Inc., Primerica Inc., Lightyear Network Solutions Inc.

As 2011 comes to a close and corporate boardrooms reflect upon the past year, there are some wildly varied perceptions of how Wall Street treated the direct selling sector over the past year.

Immunotec, ForeverGreen Worldwide Corp., Medifast Inc., Blyth Inc.

September was just another version of August for direct selling stocks ... more volatility.

Blyth Inc., LifeVantage Corp., Lightyear Network Solutions Inc., USANA Health Sciences, Tupperware Brands Corp., Primerica Inc., Educational Development Corp., Mannatech Inc.