Top Performing Industries For October 20 (DAL, NVO, SHZ, CNTY)
At 10:57 am, the Dow gained 1.06% to 11,094.57, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved up 0.92% to 1,176.66 and the NASDAQ composite index rose 0.87% to 2,458.22.
The industries that are driving the market today are:
Major Airlines: This industry jumped 4.23% by 10:57 am. The top stock within the industry was Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE: DAL), which rose 8.80%. DAL swung to Q3 net profit.
Drug Manufacturers - Other: This industry rose 3.60% by 10:57 am ET. The top performer in this industry was Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO), which gained 10.70%. FDA has declined to give approval to NVO's competitor diabetes medication drug Bydureon.
Industrial Metals & Minerals: This industry moved up 3.09% by 10:57 am, with China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources Inc (AMEX: SHZ) moving up 100.91% to gain the top spot. SHZ's quarterly revenue jumped 200.60% y/y.
Resorts & Casinos: The industry, which gained 2.96%, saw Century Casinos Inc (NASDAQ: CNTY) as the top gainer. CNTY's shares rose 8.46%. CNTY's quarterly revenue surged 25.70% y/y.
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