Worst Performing Industries For March 17, 2016

The Dow rose 0.27 percent to 17,372.37, while the NASDAQ composite index declined 0.29 percent to 4,750.33. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index gained 0.06 percent to 2,028.33. The worst performing industries in the market today are:
Home Furnishing Stores:
This industry slipped 2.9 percent by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
(NYSE:
WSM
), which fell 5.3 percent. Williams-Sonoma reported downbeat results for its fourth quarter and issued a weak forecast. The company also reported a $500 million buyback program and lifted its quarterly dividend by 6 percent to $0.37 per share.
Building Materials Wholesale:
This industry declined 2.8 percent by 11:00 am with
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
(NYSE:
LPX
) moving down 3.1 percent. Louisiana-Pacific shares have gained 2.59 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has dropped 3.44 percent in the same period.
Diagnostic Substances:
This industry fell 2.2 percent by 11:00 am ET.
Capnia Inc
(NASDAQ:
CAPN
) shares dropped 8.7 percent in today's trading. Capnia shares have tumbled 75.26 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has dropped 3.44 percent in the same period.
Drugs Wholesale:
The industry dropped 2.1 percent by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was
McKesson Corporation
(NYSE:
MCK
), which declined 3.5 percent. McKesson will cut 1,600 jobs, or 4 percent of its U.S. workforce, Bloomberg reported.
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