The markets opened higher with the Dow gaining 44 points to 20,701 as the House of Representatives prepared to vote on the repeal of Obamacare. Nasdaq climbed 34 points to 5,851.
On the upside
HTG Molecular Diagnostics (Nasdaq: HTGM) narrowed losses for the fourth quarter.
Zais Group (Nasdaq: ZAIS) reversed year ago losses to post a profit for the fourth quarter.
Bargain hunters lifted shares of Top Ships (Nasdaq: TOPS).
On the downside
Xenon Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XENE) reported disappointing results from a Phase 2 clinical trial of XEN801 to treat moderate to severe facial acne.
The Finish Line (Nasdaq: FINL) fell to a greater than expected loss for the fourth quarter.
Fourth quarter earnings fell for GameStop (NYSE: GME) as revenue dropped.
In the broad market, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a margin of nearly 3 to 1 on the NYSE and by more than 3 to 1 on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 index gained 6 points to 2,352. Bitcoin plunged $51 to $992.