Worst Performing Industries For October 30, 2015

The Dow fell 0.02 percent to 17,753.12, while the NASDAQ composite index dropped 0.01 percent to 5,074.10. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index declined 0.09 percent to 2,087.51. The worst performing industries in the market today are: Drug Delivery: This industry declined 6.2 percent by 11:00 am with Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc VRX moving down 3.8 percent. Valeant Pharmaceuticals reported that it is severing all ties with Philidor Rx Services, LLC. Health Care Plans: The industry dropped 4.8 percent by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was CVS Health Corp CVS, which declined 5.5 percent. CVS reported in-line earnings for the third quarter, but the company issued a weak earnings forecast for the next year. Drug Related Products: This industry tumbled 3.3 percent by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was Perrigo Company plc Ordinary Shares PRGO, which fell 3.1 percent. Perrigo shares have gained 2.78 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has jumped 4.75 percent in the same period. Insurance Brokers: This industry fell 2 percent by 11:00 am ET. Aon Plc AON shares dropped 2.3 percent in today's trading. Aon reported in-line Q3 earnings, but the company's sales missed analysts' estimates.
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