Stocks ended a volatile session modestly higher, finding support from strength in oil prices and technology shares. Financial stocks closed in the red, though JPM topped expectations. The Nasdaq managed to remain out of the red for the entire session. Its relative strength stemmed from an enviable performance by tech stocks. Tech stocks closed higher gaining after Riverbed’s upgrades at ThinkEquity and Oppenheimer. Among main market events, Google to report earnings during today trading session.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Gained in choppy session
Stocks ended a volatile session modestly higher, finding support from strength in oil prices and technology shares. Financial stocks closed in the red, though JPM topped expectations. The Nasdaq managed to remain out of the red for the entire session. Its relative strength stemmed from an enviable performance by tech stocks. Tech stocks closed higher gaining after Riverbed’s upgrades at ThinkEquity and Oppenheimer. Among main market events, Google to report earnings during today trading session.
