The markets closed higher with the Dow climbing 73 points to 12,391 as investors embraced upbeat earnings news. Nasdaq added 2 points to 2833.
On the upside
Gartner (NYSE: IT) priced a secondary offering of 8 million common shares at $35.50 per share.
US Gold (NYSE: UXG) priced its public offering of 15 million common shares at $6.50 per share.