Worst Performing Industries For May 1, 2015

The Dow climbed 0.66 percent to 17,958.09, while the NASDAQ composite index rose 0.63 percent to 4,972.68. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index gained 0.57 percent to 2,097.49. The worst performing industries in the market today are: Manufactured Housing: The industry dropped 1.6 percent by 12:10 pm. The worst performer in this industry was Skyline Corporation SKY, which declined 2.7 percent. Skyline shares have dropped 31.15 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 10.86 percent in the same period. Insurance Brokers: This industry declined 1.5 percent by 12:10 pm with Erie Indemnity Company ERIE moving down 2.7 percent. Erie Indemnity reported Q1 earnings of $0.74 per share. Medical Equipment Wholesale: This industry tumbled 0.8 percent by 12:10 pm. The worst stock within the industry was Owens & Minor, Inc. OMI, which fell 0.5 percent. Owens & Minor's PEG ratio is 2.68. Catalog & Mail Order Houses: This industry fell 0.5 percent by 12:10 pm ET. Lightinthebox Holding Co Ltd-ADR LITB shares dropped 4.3 percent in today's trading. Lightinthebox's trailing-twelve-month profit margin is -7.84 percent.
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