The markets advanced during the midday with the Dow rising 29 points to 18,116 as Greek banks reopened. Nasdaq gained 13 points to 5,223.
On the upside
Lennox International (NYSE: LII) reported higher second quarter earnings that topped analyst estimates as revenue rose.
VAALCO Energy's (NYSE: EGY) Southeast Etame 2-H well was brought online at a rate of approximately 3,400 barrels of oil per day.
The acquisition of SolarCity (Nasdaq: SCTY) competitor Vivint Solar (NYSE: VSLR) sparked speculation that SolarCity would be a takeover target.
On the downside
Investors locked in profits on Voltari (Nasdaq: VLTC).
Retreating gold prices weighed down shares of Barrick Gold (NYSE: ABX) and Newmont Mining (NYSE: NEM).
Shares of Peabody (NYSE: BTU) continued falling.
In the broad market, declining issues outpaced advancers by a margin of nearly 5 to 2 on the NYSE and by nearly 7 to 3 on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 added 3 points to 2130. Bitcoin added $3 to $275.
Markets advance as Greek banks reopen
July 20, 2015 at 15:10 PM EDT