Lower Close Despite Upbeat Jobs Data

Despite upbeat jobs data, the markets closed lower with the Dow falling 45 points to 16,512. Nasdaq slipped 3 points to 4,123.

On the upside

Callidus Software (Nasdaq: CALD) narrowed first quarter losses as revenue soared to a record high.

Bargain hunters lifted shares of Athersys (Nasdaq: ATHX).

Equal Energy (NYSE: EQU) revised its contract with Scissortail Energy and extended its contract with Petroflow.

On the downside

Doral Financial (NYSE: DRL) must revise its capital plan in order to remain in compliance with regulators.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage(NYSE: NGVC) reported higher second quarter earnings and revenue but sales fell short of expectations prompting the company to lower its full year guidance.

Sierra Wireless (Nasdaq: SWIR) reported a greater than expected loss for the first quarter and forecast current quarter earnings below estimates.

In the broad market, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a margin of more than 9 to 7 on the NYSE and by nearly 10 to 9 on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 slipped 2 points to 1881. Bitcoin fell $11.22 or 2.54% to $442.70.

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