Diagnostic Testing & Technology Report

The August 8 stock market rally fueled by a $4.82-a-barrel drop in oil prices helped the G-2 Diagnostic Stock Index to rise an average of 14 percent in the five weeks ended August 8, with 14 stocks up in price and three down. The G-2 index is down 6 percent so far this year, while the S&P is down 11 percent and the Nasdaq has fallen 8 percent.