Top Performing Industries For August 16 (PZZ, BBW, VPF, MGN)

At 12:09 pm, the Dow gained 0.19% to 10,322.90, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved up 0.22% to 1,081.59 and the NASDAQ composite index rose 0.71% to 2,188.92. The industries that are still afloat in the market today are: Medical Practitioners: This industry jumped 11.47% by 12:09 pm. The top stock within the industry was Prospect Medical Holdings Inc PZZ, which rose 37.58%. PZZ has agreed to be acquired by Leonard Green & Partners LP for $8.50 per share in cash. Toy & Hobby Stores: This industry rose 4.31% by 12:09 pm ET. The top performer in this industry was Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc BBW, which gained 4.31%. BBW had $31.17 million in total cash and no debt for the latest quarter. Networking & Communication Devices: This industry moved up 2.71% by 12:09 pm, with Valpey Fisher Corporation VPF moving up 13.86% to gain the top spot. VPF’s quarterly revenue jumped 52.20% y/y. Silver: The industry, which gained 2.44%, saw Mines Management Inc MGN as the top gainer. MGN’s shares rose 4.45%. MGN has completed its study to monitor the grizzly bear in the Montanore project area. Read more from Benzinga's Company news.