Worst Performing Industries For December 22, 2015

The Dow rose 0.20 percent to 17,285.46, while the NASDAQ composite index climbed 0.22 percent to 4,979.90. The worst performing industries in the market today are: Appliances: This industry declined 1.9 percent by 11:00 am with Whirlpool Corporation WHR moving down 2 percent. Whirlpool's trailing-twelve-month profit margin is 3.21 percent Regional - Midwest Banks: The industry dropped 1.6 percent by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was Wilshire Bancorp Inc WIBC, which declined 2 percent. Wilshire Bancorp shares have surged 18.21 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has declined 2.93 percent in the same period. Office Supplies: This industry tumbled 1.4 percent by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was ACCO Brands Corporation ACCO, which fell 1.2 percent. ACCO Brands shares have dipped 16.35 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has declined 2.93 percent in the same period. Foreign Utilities: This industry fell 1 percent by 11:00 am ET. Enersis SA (ADR) ENI shares dropped 1.5 percent in today's trading.