Mid-Day Market Update: Expedia Surges On Strong Results; Genpact Shares Slip

Midway through trading Friday, the Dow traded up 0.60 percent to 15,721.87 while the NASDAQ surged 1.24 percent to 4,107.59. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.82 percent to 1,787.90. Top Headline On Thursday, LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD ) reported upbeat fourth-quarter results. However, the company issued a weak forecast.