The Dow rose 0.40 percent to 18,522.57, while the NASDAQ composite index rose 0.36 percent to 5,230.75. The broader Standard &
Poor's 500 index climbed 0.34 percent to 2,179.91.
The industries that are driving the market today are:
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Publishing - Books: This industry gained 1.8 percent by 11:00 am. The top stock within the industry was Educational
Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC), which rose
2.5 percent. Educational Development shares have climbed 129.59 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has
gained 11.95 percent in the same period.
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Silver: The industry rose 1.8 percent by 11:00 am. The top performer in this industry was Great Panther Silver
Ltd (NYSE: GPL), which gained 7.2 percent. Silver
futures gained 2.4 percent to trade at $19.06 an ounce.
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Nonmetallic Mineral Mining: This industry rose 1.5 percent by 11:00 am with Tantech Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:
TANH) moving up 5.4 percent. Tantech Holdings shares
have dropped 86.60 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 11.95 percent in the same period.
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Internet Software & Services: This industry gained 1.4 percent by 11:00 am ET. Net Element International Inc
(NASDAQ: NETE) shares rose 8.4 percent in today's
trading. Net Element shares have declined 40.42 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 11.95
percent in the same period.
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