At 11:36 a.m., Dow gained 96.89, or 0.95%, to 10,307.96, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 11.94, or 1.09%, to 1,103.54 and the NASDAQ composite index moved up 31.42, or 1.40%, to 2275.02.
The industries that are driving the market today are:
Textile Industrial: The top gainer of the day, this industry added 5.33% by 11:36 am. The top gainer within the industry was The Dixie Group Inc DXYN, which jumped 7.27%. DXYN manufactures, markets and sells carpets and rugs to residential and commercial customers in the US and international markets.
Sporting Goods Stores: This industry climbed 4.38% by 11:36 a.m. ET. The top performer in this industry was Dover Saddlery Inc DOVR, which added 17.79%. DOVR is a specialty retailer and direct marketer of equestrian products in the US.
Toy & Hobby Stores: This industry moved up 4.36% by 11:36 am, with Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc BBW climbing 4.23% to gain the top spot. BBW is supporting the Louisiana Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program to help marine mammals, which are affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Semiconductor- Memory Chips: The industry, which rose by 4.29%, has the top gainer in the form of Netlist Inc NLST. NLST gained 28.16% to trade at $3.14. NLST’s board of directors has approved certain grants of stock option to new employees.
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