Top Performing Industries For September 12, 2016


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At 10:30 am, the Dow rose 0.18 percent to 18,118.28, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved up 0.37 percent to 2,135.70 and the NASDAQ composite index climbed 0.65 percent to 5,159.37.

The industries that are driving the market today are:

  • Drug Related Products: This industry gained 4.5 percent by 10:30 am. The top stock within the industry was Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO), which gained 5.8 percent. Perrigo Company acknowledged the receipt of a letter from Starboard Value LP, which disclosed 4.6 percent stake in the company. The company indicated it would review and would look ahead for a productive discussion with the activist investor.
  • Photographic Equipment & Supplies: This industry rose 3.6 percent by 10:30 am ET. The top performer in this industry was GoPro Inc (NASDAQ: GPRO), which gained 4.7 percent. GoPro’s PEG ratio is 0.66.
  • Long Distance Carriers: The industry gained 2.9 percent by 10:30 am. The top performer in this industry was General Communication, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNCMA), which gained 4 percent. General Communication shares have dropped 23.25 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 8.95 percent in the same period.
  • Regional Airlines: This industry moved up 0.6 percent by 10:30 am. The top performer in this industry was Energous Corp (NASDAQ: WATT), which rose 7.3 percent.

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