The markets extended its gains during the midday with the Dow soaring 170 points to 17,662 on a strong labor market. Nasdaq climbed 41 points to 5,064.
On the upside
Inventergy Global (Nasdaq: INVT) updated investors on its strategic growth initiatives.
Warren Buffet acquired an 8.02% stake in Sears Holdings (Nasdaq: SHLD) REIT spinoff Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG).
GoPro (Nasdaq: GPRO) launched Apple Watch (Nasdaq: AAPL) features in the GoPro App.
On the downside
First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR) forecast 2016 revenue that fell short of analyst expectations.
Puma Biotechnology (NYSE: PBYI) presented results from a Phase II study of PB272 to treat HER2-positive breast cancer.
Methode Electronics (NYSE: MEI) reported lower second quarter earnings and revenue and cut its full year forecast.
In the broad market, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a margin of nearly 5 to 4 on the NYSE and by nearly 3 to 2 on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 gained 12 points to 2,060. Bitcoin held steady at $414.
