The Dow rose 0.58 percent to 18,204.40, while the NASDAQ composite index climbed 0.49 percent to 5,239.09. The broader Standard &
Poor's 500 index gained 0.35 percent to 2,140.04.
The worst performing industries in the market today are:
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Diversified Computer Systems: This industry slipped 1.2 percent by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was
Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: XPLR), which
fell 5.9 percent. Xplore Technologies’ PEG ratio is -1.57.
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Electronics Stores: This industry declined 0.6 percent by 11:00 am with Conn's Inc (NASDAQ: CONN) moving down 4.7 percent. Conn's shares have dropped 57.51 percent
over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has increased 6.94 percent in the same period.
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Drug Related Products: This industry fell 0.4 percent by 11:00 am ET. Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO) shares dropped 2.1 percent in today's trading. Perrigo shares
have declined 45.37 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 6.94 percent in the same period.
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Residential Construction: The industry dropped 0.4 percent by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was
Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVCO), which
declined 0.4 percent.
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