Top Performing Industries For July 26 (PSO, PNK, GRMH, CHCI)
At 11:07 am, the Dow gained 0.50% to 10,476.77, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved up 0.66% to 1,109.95 and the NASDAQ composite index rose 0.66% to 2,284.35.
The industries that are driving the market today are:
Publishing - Books: This industry jumped 3.82% by 11:07 am. The top stock within the industry was Pearson Plc (NYSE: PSO), which rose 6.03%. PSO has raised its projections for 2010 after reporting better-than-expected results for the first half.
Gaming Activities: This industry rose 2.89% by 11:07 am ET. The top performer in this industry was Pinnacle Entertainment Inc Co (NYSE: PNK), which gained 5.43%. Analysts at Jefferies initiated coverage of PNK with a “buy” rating.
Specialized Health Services: This industry moved up 2.77% by 11:07 am, with GrayMark Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ: GRMH) moving up 6.09% to gain the top spot. GRMH’s shares have dipped 38.46% over the past 52-weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 12.60% in the same period.
Residential Construction: The industry, which gained 2.68%, saw Comstock Homebuilding Companies (NASDAQ: CHCI) as the top gainer. CHCI’s shares rose 13.38%. CHCI has announced that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Jeffrey R. Dauer, has resigned.
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