11.   Branford-based Neurogen Corp. was the worst performer on the Connecticut stock index.

12.   Financial issues were the worst performers today.

13.   French stocks were among the worst performers in Europe amid concern a weak economy will hurt profits.

14.   High-minded as such investing attempts seem, many funds in this category have been among the worst performers in recent quarters.

15.   If a new study of the telecommunications industry has it right, the best place to look for promising stocks may be among the worst performers.

16.   If the name sounds familiar, it may be because the same fund was the worst performer last year.

17.   It is the worst performer of the bunch this month.

18.   Italy has proved to be the worst performer on inflation among the economic powers.

19.   Last fall, the state ranked the junior high school among the worst performers in the city.

20.   Meanwhile, bank continued to be among the worst performers.