Worst Performing Industries For August 24, 2016

The Dow fell 0.29 percent to 18,493.63, while the NASDAQ composite index declined 0.18 percent to 5,250.70. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index dropped 0.28 percent to 2,180.71.

The worst performing industries in the market today are:

• Silver: This industry slipped 3.7 percent by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was Endeavour Silver Corp EXK, which fell 7.7 percent. Silver futures declined 2 percent to trade at $18.69 an ounce.
• Advertising Agencies: This industry declined 2 percent by 11:00 am with VisionChina Media Inc (ADR) VISN moving down 1.3 percent. VisionChina shares have dropped 17.24 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 15.51 percent in the same period.
• Internet Service Providers: This industry fell 1.5 percent by 11:00 am ET. SharpSpring Inc SHSP shares dropped 1.7 percent in today's trading. SharpSpring’s PEG ratio is -1.09.
• Gold: The industry dropped 1.4 percent by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was Gold Standard Ventures Corp GSV, which declined 8.5 percent. Gold futures fell 1.3 percent to trade at $1,329.10 an ounce.