Top Performing Industries For October 30, 2014

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At 11:00 am, the Dow gained 0.71% to 17,094.13, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved up 0.05% to 1,983.29 and the NASDAQ composite index fell 0.30% to 4,535.44. The industries that are supporting the market today are:
Basic Materials Wholesale:
The industry gained 3.97% by 11:00 am. The top performer in this industry was Macquarie Infrastructure Company LLC
MIC
, which gained 5.7%. Macquarie posted a profit in the third quarter and raised its quarterly cash dividend to $0.98 per share.
Drug Manufacturers - Other:
This industry moved up 2.49% by 11:00 am. The top performer in this industry was Novo Nordisk A/S
NVO
, which gained 4.6%. Novo Nordisk reported an increase in its third-quarter profit.
Credit Services:
This industry jumped 2.27% by 11:00 am. The top performer in this industry was Visa
V
, which rose 9%. Visa reported upbeat fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and unveiled a new $5 billion share buyback.
Drug Related Products:
This industry rose 2.20% by 11:00 am ET. The top performer in this industry was Perrigo Company
PRGO
, which gained 2.6%. Perrigo is rumored to be in exclusive talks to purchase Omega Pharma, according to Bloomberg.
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