Mixed close as GDP rises less than expected

The markets closed mixed with the Dow losing 24 points to 18,432 as the gross domestic product rose less than expected in the second quarter. Nasdaq rose 7 points to 5,162.


On the upside


DigitalGlobe (NYSE: DGI) reported sharply higher second quarter earnings that topped analyst estimates.


Qiagen (Nasdaq: QGEN) reported better than expected earnings for the second quarter.


CBL & Associates (NYSE: CBL) reported higher second quarter earnings that surpassed expectations.


On the downside


eHealth (Nasdaq: EHTH) fell to a loss for the second quarter as revenue slipped.


Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) blamed a $200 million provision related to a corruption investigation for falling to an unexpected loss for the second quarter.


WisdomTree Investments (Nasdaq: WETF) reported sharply lower second quarter earnings.


In the broad market, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a margin of 5 to 3 on the NYSE while decliners barely edged out advancers by a slim margin on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 added 3 points to 2,173. Bitcoin slipped $1 to $651.

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