Worst Performing Industries For February 17, 2015

The Dow declined 0.20% to 17,983.90, while the NASDAQ composite index fell 0.03% to 4,892.48. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index slipped 0.11% to 2,094.61. The worst performing industries in the market today are: Wholesale, Other: This industry tumbled 4.6% by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was United Stationers Inc. USTR, which fell 5%. United Stationers reported a profit of $25.8 million in the fourth quarter. Computer Peripherals: This industry declined 2.6% by 11:00 am with Astro-Med, Inc. ALOT moving down 7%. Astro-Med's trailing-twelve-month ROE is 6.71%. Silver: The industry dropped 2.2% by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was Endeavour Silver Corp. EXK, which declined 6%. Endeavour Silver is expected to release Q4 financial results on March 5, 2015. Toys & Games: This industry fell 1.6% by 11:00 am ET. Mattel, Inc. MAT shares dropped 2.7% in today's trading. Mattel shares have dropped 22.13% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 13.92% in the same period.