Top Performing Industries For June 1 (AAPL, GNCMA, HSY, NSU)

By 2 pm, the Dow had climbed 26.98 points, or 0.27%, to 10,159.53, while the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index had fallen 2.40 points, or 0.22%. The Nasdaq composite index was also down 3.29 points, or 0.15%. The industries that are helping the market keep afloat today are: Personal Computers: The top gainer of the day, this industry added 3.21% by 1:36 pm. The top performer in this industry, Apple Inc AAPL, rose by 3.31%. AAPL announced today that iPad sales have topped 2 million, well ahead of the two-month target. The sales growth of iPad has exceeded that of iPhone, which debuted 2007. Long Distance Carriers: This industry climbed 2.51% by 1:36 pm. The top gainer within the industry, General Communication Inc GNCMA, added 4.19%. GNCMA has slipped 13.31% over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 has risen 18.52% over the same period. Confectioners: This industry moved up 2.45% by 1:36 pm, with Hershey Company HSY climbing 3.08% to gain the top spot. Chocolate maker HSY announced today that it has reached a tentative labor deal with the union representing workers at its two Pennsylvania plants that may lead to a major upgrade of one of the facilities. Gold: The industry, which rose 2.26%, has the top gainer in the form of Nevsun Resources Ltd NSU, which has gained 4.65%. NSU is a gold and base metal developer that acquires, explores, develops and produces mineral properties. Read more from Benzinga's Markets.