Top Performing Industries For August 26 (XFN, SLW, CTRP, BBW)
At 11:44 am, the Dow lost 0.16% to 10,043.86, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved down 0.07% to 1,054.62 and the NASDAQ composite index fell 0.25% to 2,136.12.
The industries that are still afloat in the market today are:
Diversified Communication Services: This industry jumped 4.47% by 11:44 am. The top stock within the industry was Xfone Inc (AMEX: XFN), which rose 21.70%. XFN’s Q2 revenue from its Fiber-To-The-Premise (FTTP) triple play business increased 23.2% y/y.
Silver: This industry rose 3.24% by 11:44 am ET. The top performer in this industry was Silver Wheaton Corp (NYSE: SLW), which gained 4.14%. SLW’s quarterly earnings surged 188.80% y/y.
Consumer Services: This industry moved up 2.25% by 11:44 am, with Ctrip.com International Ltd (NASDAQ: CTRP) moving up 4.06% to gain the top spot. CTRP’s quarterly revenue jumped 46.00% y/y.
Toy & Hobby Stores: The industry, which gained 2.00%, saw Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (NYSE: BBW) as the top gainer. BBW’s shares rose 1.60%. BBW has introduced a new brand of furry fun.
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