Worst Performing Industries For April 1, 2016

The Dow rose 0.23 percent to 17,725.64, while the NASDAQ composite index climbed 0.32 percent to 4,885.61. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index gained 0.12 percent to 2,062.21. The worst performing industries in the market today are: Silver: This industry slipped 3.1 percent by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was Great Panther Silver Ltd GPL, which fell 6 percent. Great Panther Silver shares have gained 61.67 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has dropped 1 percent in the same period. Publishing - Books: This industry declined 2.9 percent by 11:00 am with Pearson PLC (ADR) PSO moving down 4.1 percent. Pearson shares have dropped 41.59 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has declined 1 percent in the same period. Basic Materials Wholesale: This industry fell 2.5 percent by 11:00 am ET. Global Partners LP GLP shares dropped 4.6 percent in today's trading. Global Partners shares have tumbled 61.85 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has declined 1 percent in the same period. Electronics Stores: The industry dropped 2 percent by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was CONN'S, Inc. CONN, which declined 2 percent.