Top Performing Industries For April 23 (SII, CX, CHCI, APPY, BYI)
At 1:40 p.m., Dow gained 17.99, or 0.16%, to 11,152.28, while the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index gained 1.73 or 0.14%. The Nasdaq composite index lost 2.98 or 0.12%.
The industries that are driving the market today are:
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services: The top gainer of the day, this industry added 4.29% by 1:13 pm. The top performer in this industry was Smith International, Inc (NYSE: SII) added 7.12%. SII has recently announced regular quarterly dividend.
Cement: This industry climbed 4.27% by 1:13 pm. The top gainer within the industry was Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored (NYSE: CX), which jumped 6.84%. CX is basking in the glory of impressive new home sales in March.
Residential Construction: This industry moved up 3.26% by 1:13 pm, with Comstock Homebuilding Companies (NASDAQ: CHCI) climbing 29.78% to gain the top spot. CHCI, along with other homebuilder stocks, were driven following the impressive new home sales in March.
Diagnostic Substances: The industry, which rose 3.21%, has the top gainer in the form of AspenBio Pharma, Inc (NASDAQ: APPY). APPY gained 15.15% to trade at $3.80. APPY discovers, develops and commercializes therapeutic and diagnostic products.
Gaming Activities: This industry climbed 3.15% by 1:13 pm. The top performer in this industry was Bally Technologies Inc. Common (NYSE: BYI) which added 5.40%. Recently one of BYI’s industry-leading innovation has received honors in two awards competitions.
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