Top Performing Industries For October 28 (LVS, BBW, HMA, ROIAK)

story by Benzinga
written By Monica Gerson

At 10:20 am, the Dow gained 0.05% to 11,131.92, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved up 0.09% to 1,183.56 and the NASDAQ composite index lost 0.08% to 2,501.30.

The industries that are supporting the market today are:

Resorts & Casinos: This industry jumped 5.82% by 10:20 am. The top stock within the industry was Las Vegas Sands Corp (NYSE: LVS), which rose 9.40%. LVS reported better-than-expected Q3 earnings.

Toy & Hobby Stores: This industry rose 4.44% by 10:20 am ET. The top performer in this industry was Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (NYSE: BBW), which gained 6.59%. BBW posted upbeat Q3 results.

Hospitals: This industry moved up 3.03% by 10:20 am, with Health Management Associates Inc (NYSE: HMA) moving up 8.62% to gain the top spot. HMA reported a 40.0% y/y surge in its Q3 earnings per share and lifted earnings guidance for FY10.

Broadcasting - Radio: The industry, which gained 2.88%, saw Radio One Inc (NASDAQ: ROIAK) as the top gainer. ROIAK's shares rose 6.25%. ROIAK's PEG ratio is 0.06.