Worst Performing Industries For August 20, 2014

The Dow gained 0.11% to 16,938.12, while the NASDAQ composite index fell 0.07% to 4,524.14. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index surged 0.02% to 1,982.06. The worst performing industries in the market today are:

This industry tumbled 2.03% by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was IDEXX Laboratories

, which fell 3%. IDEXX Laboratories' PEG ratio is 2.29.

The industry dropped 1.85% by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was General Communication

, which declined 1.8%. General Communication's trailing-twelve-month profit margin is 1.40%.

This industry declined 1.73% by 11:00 am, with Ballantyne Strong

moving down 1.3%. Ballantyne Strong shares have dropped 12.12% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has jumped 19.93% in the same period.

This industry fell 1.5% by 11:00 am ET. United Stationers

shares dropped 1.5% in today's trading. Manchester United's trailing-twelve-month ROA is 6.55%.