Worst Performing Industries For September 8, 2014

The Dow dropped 0.22% to 17,100.02, while the NASDAQ composite index rose 0.18% to 4,591.35. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 0.27% to 2,002.24. The worst performing industries in the market today are:

This industry tumbled 2.40% by 10:45 am. The worst stock within the industry was Endeavour Silver

, which fell 3.4%. Silver futures fell 0.53% to trade at $19.06 an ounce.

The industry dropped 1.51% by 10:45 am. The worst performer in this industry was Lloyds Banking Group plc

, which declined 4.1%. Lloyds Banking's trailing-twelve-month ROE is -3.75%.

This industry declined 1.05% by 10:45 am, with Pearson plc

moving down 1.3%. Pearson shares have dropped 9.72% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 20.10% in the same period.

This industry fell 1.02% by 10:45 am ET. General Communication

shares dropped 0.9% in today's trading. General Communication's PEG ratio is 10.31.