The Dow fell 0.12 percent to 18,484.74, while the NASDAQ composite index declined 0.25 percent to 5,021.28. The broader Standard &
Poor's 500 index dropped 0.30 percent to 2,157.17.
The worst performing industries in the market today are:
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General Entertainment: This industry slipped 1.8 percent by 1:00 pm. The worst stock within the industry was Carnival
plc (ADR) (NYSE: CUK), which fell 2.6 percent. Carnival
shares have dropped 12.26 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 2.67 percent in the same
period.
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Home Furnishing Stores: This industry declined 1.7 percent by 1:00 pm with Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc
(NYSE: RH) moving down 3.2 percent. Restoration Hardware
shares have tumbled 71.21 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 2.67 percent in the same
period.
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Nonmetallic Mineral Mining: This industry fell 1.4 percent by 1:00 pm. Yanzhou Coal Mining Co Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:
YZC) shares dropped 3.7 percent in today's trading. Yanzhou
Coal Mining shares have surged 11.51 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 2.67 percent in the
same period.
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Electronics Stores: The industry dropped 1.3 percent by 1:00 pm. The worst performer in this industry was Appliance
Recycling Centers of America (NASDAQ: ARCI), which
declined 2.2 percent.
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