Top Performing Industries For September 27 (AAI, NYNY, CNR, ACH)
At 11:24 am, the Dow lost 0.22% to 10,836.15, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved down 0.32% to 1,144.95 and the NASDAQ composite index fell 0.42% to 2,371.22.
The industries that are still afloat in the market today are:
Regional Airlines: This industry jumped 5.34% by 11:24 am. The top stock within the industry was AirTran Airways (NYSE: AAI), which rose 60.22%. Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has agreed to acquire AAI for around $1.4 billion, or $7.69 per share, representing a 69% premium to AAI's closing price on Friday.
Resorts & Casinos: This industry rose 1.81% by 11:24 am ET. The top performer in this industry was Empire Resorts Inc (NASDAQ: NYNY), which gained 17.76%. NYNY has announced its settlement with the noteholders over the proceeding initiated by NYNY in 2009 in the Supreme Court of New York.
Wholesale, Other: This industry moved up 1.65% by 11:24 am, with China Metro-Rural Holdings Limited (AMEX: CNR) moving up 3.60% to gain the top spot. CNR's quarterly revenue jumped 38.60% y/y.
Aluminum: The industry, which gained 1.46%, saw Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (NYSE: ACH) as the top gainer. ACH's shares rose 0.31%. ACH's quarterly revenue advanced 118.80% y/y.
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