Worst Performing Industries For January 29, 2016

The Dow rose 1.23 percent to 16,267.22, while the NASDAQ composite index climbed 1.07 percent to 4,554.77. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 1.07 percent to 1,913.65.The worst performing industries in the market today are: Catalog & Mail Order Houses: This industry declined 7 percent by 11:00 am with Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) moving down 8.5 percent. Amazon.com reported weaker-than-expected results for the fourth quarter. Specialty Retail, Other: This industry fell 4.5 percent by 11:00 am ET. U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTS) shares dropped 4.3 percent in today's trading. U.S. Auto Parts Network shares have surged 18.72 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has dropped 5.62 percent in the same period. Accident & Health Insurance: The industry dropped 0.7 percent by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE: AFL), which declined 2.2 percent. Aflac is expected to release Q4 results on February 1, 2016. Biotechnology: This industry slipped 0.6 percent by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD), which fell 3.7 percent. Gilead named current Chairman and CEO John Martin as Executive Chairman. The company's President and COO John Milligan will be promoted to CEO.