Worst Performing Industries For September 24, 2014

The Dow gained 0.01% to 17,056.97, while the NASDAQ composite index rose 0.06% to 4,511.27. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 0.04% to 1,981.94. The worst performing industries in the market today are:

The industry dropped 1.51% by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was United Stationers

, which declined 1.6%. United Stationers is expected to report its Q3 results on October 22, 2014.

This industry declined 1.51% by 11:00 am, with Louisiana-Pacific

moving down 1.6%. Louisiana-Pacific shares have dropped 17.08% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has jumped 17.13% in the same period.

This industry fell 1.19% by 11:00 am ET. Fortuna Silver Mines

shares dropped 2.1% in today's trading. Silver futures fell 0.75% to trade at $17.65 an ounce.

This industry tumbled 1.05% by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was TriMas

, which fell 5%. TriMas' trailing-twelve-month profit margin is 5.53%.