Top Performing Industries For August 3, 2016


At 10:30 am, the Dow rose 0.17 percent to 18,344.38, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved up 0.10 percent to 5,143.08 and the NASDAQ composite index gained 0.10 percent to 5,143.08.

The industries that are driving the market today are:

  • Photographic Equipment & Supplies: This industry gained 3.5 percent by 10:30 am. The top stock within the industry was GoPro Inc GPRO, which gained 3.5 percent. GoPro shares have dropped 79.84 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 2.81 percent in the same period.
  • Diversified Investments: This industry rose 3 percent by 10:30 am ET. The top performer in this industry was Intercontinental Exchange Inc ICE, which gained 6 percent. Intercontinental Exchange posted better-than-expected Q2 earnings. The company also reported a 5-for-1 split and a $1 billion buyback plan.
  • Investment Brokerage - Regional: The industry gained 2.5 percent by 10:30 am. The top performer in this industry was Stifel Financial Corp SF, which gained 7.9 percent. Stifel posted strong results for the second quarter.
  • Healthcare Information Services: This industry moved up 2.2 percent by 10:30 am. The top performer in this industry was Rennova Health Inc RNVA, which rose 19 percent.
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