Top Performing Industries For December 22 (WAG, WTNY, CUK, MAT)

At 10:16 am, the Dow gained 0.04% to 11,537.81, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved up 0.18% to 1,256.88 and the NASDAQ composite index rose 0.11% to 2,670.61. The industries that are driving the market today are: Drug Stores: This industry jumped 4.79% by 10:16 am. The top stock within the industry was Walgreen Co WAG, which rose 8%. WAG reported better-than-expected FQ1 earnings. Regional - Southeast Banks: This industry rose 3.50% by 10:16 am ET. The top performer in this industry was Whitney Holding Corporation WTNY, which gained 31%. Hancock Holding Co HBHC agreed to purchase WTNY for $1.5 billion, or $15.48 per share, representing a 42% premium over WTNY's closing price on Tuesday. General Entertainment: This industry moved up 2.55% by 10:16 am, with Carnival Plc CUK moving up 3.5% to gain the top spot. Carnival issued stronger-than-expected 2011 projections. Toys & Games: The industry, which gained 2.35%, saw Mattel Inc MAT as the top gainer. MAT's shares rose 2%. MAT's trailing-twelve-month ROE is 26.15%. Read more from Benzinga's Markets.