Top Performing Industries For September 29, 2016

At 10:30 am, the Dow rose 0.03 percent to 18,345.20, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved down 0.04 percent to 2,170.59 and the NASDAQ composite index declined 0.32 percent to 5,301.52.

The industries that are supporting the market today are:

• Industrial Metals & Minerals: This industry gained 4.8 percent by 10:30 am. The top stock within the industry was United States Antimony Corporation (NYSE: UAMY), which gained 9.5 percent. United States Antimony shares have climbed 16.67 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has increased 15.25 percent in the same period.
• Nonmetallic Mineral Mining: This industry rose 3.7 percent by 10:30 am ET. The top performer in this industry was Yanzhou Coal Mining Co Ltd (ADR) (NYSE: YZC), which gained 8.5 percent. Yanzhou Coal Mining shares have surged 47.34 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has gained 15.25 percent in the same period.
• Accident & Health Insurance: The industry gained 2 percent by 10:30 am. The top performer in this industry was First Acceptance Corporation (NYSE: FAC), which gained 2.8 percent. First Acceptance shares have dropped 63.58 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has increased 15.25 percent in the same period.
• Cement: This industry moved up 1.2 percent by 10:30 am. The top performer in this industry was CRH PLC (ADR) (NYSE: CRH), which rose 1 percent.