The Dow rose 0.32 percent to 16,399.47, while the NASDAQ composite index slipped 0.05 percent to 4,641.29. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index gained 0.22 percent to 1,926.28.
The worst performing industries in the market today are:
Photographic Equipment & Supplies: This industry declined 6.2 percent by 11:00 am with GoPro Inc GPRO moving down 6.3 percent. GoPro shares have dropped 71.49 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has declined 5.24 percent in the same period.
Drugs Wholesale: The industry dropped 4.8 percent by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was McKesson Corporation MCK, which declined 8.1 percent. McKesson narrowed its FY16 earnings forecast.
Consumer Services: This industry slipped 3.2 percent by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was Student Transportation Inc STB, which fell 8.9 percent. Student Transportation shares have declined 43.25 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has dropped 5.24 percent in the same period.
Synthetics: This industry fell 2.8 percent by 11:00 am ET. Axiall Corp AXLL shares dropped 3.7 percent in today's trading.
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