Mid-Day Market Update: Nasdaq Rises 1.3%; Santarus Shares Surge On Salix Deal

Midway through trading Friday, the Dow traded up 0.53 percent to 15,676.23 while the NASDAQ surged 1.31 percent to 3,907.80. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.80 percent to 1,761.18. Top Headline McDonald's (NYSE: MCD ) reported downbeat comparable-restaurant sales for October. McDonald's global same-restaurant sales increased 0.5 percent in October. However,