Worst Performing Industries For August 19, 2016

The Dow fell 0.18 percent to 18,564.62, while the NASDAQ composite index gained 0.01 percent to 5,240.30. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index declined 0.25 percent to 2,181.47.

The worst performing industries in the market today are:

• Specialized Health Services: This industry slipped 3.1 percent by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc DVA, which fell 5 percent. DaVita shares have dropped 15.52 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 5.16 percent in the same period.
• Industrial Electrical Equipment: This industry declined 2.1 percent by 11:00 am with EnSync Inc ESNC moving down 6.5 percent. EnSync shares have declined 26.31 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 5.16 percent in the same period.
• Cement: This industry fell 2 percent by 11:00 am ET. Cemex SAB de CV (ADR) CX shares dropped 2.5 percent in today's trading. Cemex shares have climbed 15.28 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 5.16 percent in the same period.
• Nonmetallic Mineral Mining: The industry dropped 1.6 percent by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was SunCoke Energy Inc SXC, which declined 3.7 percent.