The Dow rose 0.63 percent to 16,159.71, while the NASDAQ composite index climbed 0.66 percent to 4,666.52. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index gained 0.42 percent to 1,921.97.
The worst performing industries in the market today are:
Photographic Equipment & Supplies: This industry declined 10 percent by 11:00 am with GoPro Inc GPRO moving down 10 percent following disappointing sales forecast from Ambarella Inc AMBA.
Synthetics: The industry dropped 2.4 percent by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was Axiall Corp AXLL, which declined 6 percent. Axiall's PEG ratio is 5.73.
Silver: This industry tumbled 1.5 percent by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was Mines Management, Inc. MGN, which fell 2.4 percent. Silver futures fell 0.55 percent to trade at $14.54 an ounce.
Building Materials Wholesale: This industry fell 1.1 percent by 11:00 am ET. Louisiana-Pacific Corporation LPX shares dropped 1.2 percent in today's trading. Louisiana-Pacific shares have surged 13.02 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has declined 4.34 percent in the same period.
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