Worst Performing Industries For August 17, 2015

The Dow fell 0.04 percent to 17,471.22, while the NASDAQ composite index rose 0.07 percent to 5,051.54. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index declined 0.05 percent to 2,090.54. The worst performing industries in the market today are: Internet Software & Services: This industry declined 4.1 percent by 11:00 am with VirnetX Holding Corporation VHC moving down 3.8 percent. VirnetX Holding's PEG ratio is -2.11. Technical Services: The industry dropped 1.4 percent by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was Willdan Group, Inc. WLDN, which declined 4.2 percent. Willdan Group shares have declined 8.71 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 6.08 percent in the same period. Electronics Stores: This industry tumbled 1.1 percent by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was Appliance Recycling Centers of America ARCI, which fell 4.9 percent. Appliance Recycling Centers of America's trailing-twelve-month ROE is -13.01 percent. Synthetics: This industry fell 1 percent by 11:00 am ET. Axiall Corp AXLL shares dropped 1.4 percent in today's trading.
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