Top Performing Industries For October 19, 2016

At 10:30 am, the Dow rose 0.25 percent to 18,206.66, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved up 0.16 percent to 2,142.95 and the NASDAQ composite index climbed 0.01 percent to 5,244.23.

The industries that are driving the market today are:

• Specialty Eateries: This industry gained 1.6 percent by 10:30 am. The top stock within the industry was Panera Bread Co PNRA, which gained 2 percent. Panera Bread is expected to release Q3 earnings on October 25, 2016.
• Consumer Services: This industry rose 1.1 percent by 10:30 am ET. The top performer in this industry was Envirostar Inc EVI, which gained 0.7 percent. Envirostar shares have surged 61.70 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 5.21 percent in the same period.
• Jewelry Stores: The industry gained 0.9 percent by 10:30 am. The top performer in this industry was Signet Jewelers Ltd. SIG, which gained 1.1 percent. Signet shares have declined 44.96 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 5.21 percent in the same period.
• Regional - Southwest Banks: This industry moved up 0.7 percent by 10:30 am. The top performer in this industry was First Community Corporation FCCO, which rose 1.3 percent.