Top Performing Industries For September 20, 2016

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At 10:30 am, the Dow rose 0.29 percent to 18,172.01, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved up 0.25 percent to 2,144.43 and the NASDAQ composite index gained 0.22 percent to 5,246.63.

The industries that are driving the market today are:

  • Nonmetallic Mineral Mining: This industry gained 1.7 percent by 10:30 am. The top stock within the industry was Yanzhou Coal Mining Co Ltd (ADR) YZC, which gained 4.1 percent. Yanzhou Coal shares have surged 23.53 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 8.75 percent in the same period.
  • Beverages - Soft Drinks: This industry rose 1.5 percent by 10:30 am ET. The top performer in this industry was Reed's, Inc. REED, which gained 2.5 percent. Reed's shares have declined 34.84 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has increased 8.75 percent in the same period.
  • Housewares & Accessories: The industry gained 0.9 percent by 10:30 am. The top performer in this industry was Clorox Co CLX, which gained 1.4 percent. Clorox launched a new corporate website.
  • Diversified Communication Services: This industry moved up 0.9 percent by 10:30 am. The top performer in this industry was B Communications Ltd BCOM, which rose 2.4 percent. Chardan Capital upgraded B Communications from Hold to Buy.
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