Worst Performing Industries For August 26, 2015

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The Dow rose 2.21 percent to 16,011.88, while the NASDAQ composite index climbed 2.25 percent to 4,607.95. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index gained 2.12 percent to 1,907.11. The worst performing industries in the market today are:
Internet Service Providers:
This industry declined 4.7 percent by 11:00 am with
Sify Technologies Limited (ADR)SIFY
moving down 3.3 percent. Sify shares have dropped 41.46 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has declined 6.63 percent in the same period.
Silver:
The industry dropped 4.4 percent by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was
First Majestic Silver Corp AG
, which declined 5.5 percent. Silver futures fell 4.24 percent to $14.03 an ounce.
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services:
This industry tumbled 2.8 percent by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was
Schlumberger Limited. SLB
, which fell 4.9 percent. Schlumberger announced its plans to acquire
Cameron International Corporation CAM
for $66.36 per share.
Advertising Agencies:
This industry fell 1.8 percent by 11:00 am ET.
VisionChina Media Inc (ADR)VISN
shares dropped 2.3 percent in today's trading.
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