Worst Performing Industries For August 16, 2016

The Dow fell 0.19 percent to 18,599.99, while the NASDAQ composite index declined 0.37 percent to 5,242.75. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index slipped 0.31 percent to 2,183.28.

The worst performing industries in the market today are:

• Processed & Packaged Goods: This industry slipped 1.2 percent by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. JBSS, which fell 1.8 percent. John B. Sanfilippo & Son shares have dropped 2.61 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 4.17 percent in the same period.
• Business Software & Services: This industry declined 1.1 percent by 11:00 am with Bottomline Technologies EPAY moving down 1.8 percent. Bottomline Technologies shares have declined 20.10 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 4.17 percent in the same period.
• Home Furnishing Stores: This industry fell 1.2 percent by 11:00 am ET. Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. HVT shares dropped 1.8 percent in today's trading. Haverty Furniture’s PEG ratio is -1.09.
• Technical Services: The industry dropped 1.1 percent by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was Aecom ACM, which declined 2.5 percent.