Strong job growth in May lifted the markets to a higher open with the Dow rising 22 points to 21,031. Nasdaq added 4 points to 6,203.
On the upside
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) reported sharply higher second quarter earnings that topped analyst estimates as revenue climbed.
Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW) narrowed third quarter losses more than expected as revenue soared and forecast current quarter results ahead of estimates.
SPI Energy (Nasdaq: SPI) will sell its Todderstaffe Solar solar project to Capital Stage AG.
On the downside
Express (NYSE: EXPR) fell to a greater than expected loss for the first quarter and forecast full year earnings that missed analyst estimates.
Hewlett Packard Enterprises (NYSE: HPE) fell to a loss for the second quarter that was larger than expected.
Falling gold prices weighed down shares of Sibanye Gold (NYSE: SBGL).
The broader S&P 500 added 3 points to 2,415. Bitcoin leaped $150 to $2390.
