The markets advanced during the midday with the Dow gaining 57 points to 17,708. Nasdaq rose 11 points to 4,736.

On the upside

Legacy Reserves (Nasdaq: LGCY) swung to a profit for the first quarter.

Civeo (NYSE: CVEO) provided housing to residents who have been displaced by the Fort McMurray fire.

Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR) widened losses for the first quarter but the company lifted its full year production forecast.

On the downside

LSB Industries (NYSE: LXU) fell to a greater than expected loss for the first quarter as revenue dropped.

Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) reported lower first quarter earnings and forecast current quarter earnings below expectations.

Triangle Capital (NYSE: TCAP) disappointed with lower first quarter earnings and revenue that fell short of expectations and cut its quarterly dividend.

In the broad market, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a margin of nearly 7 to 5 on the NYSE while advancers were on par with decliners on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 rose 6 points to 2,057. Bitcoin held steady at $445.