The markets closed flat with the Dow easing 2 points to 17,612 while Nasdaq gained 14 points to 4,675 over European growth concerns.
On the upside
Achillion Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ACHN) reported positive interim results from a Phase II study of the hepatitis C treatment ACH-3102.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) will acquire Horizon Lines in a deal valued at approximately $456.1 million including the repayment of debt.
Everyday Health (NYSE: EVDY) narrowed third quarter losses more than expected as revenue rose and the company forecast current quarter revenue ahead of estimates.
On the downside
Shares of Wayfair (NYSE: W) extended its losses.
Disappointing results from Plug Power (Nasdaq: PLUG) weighed down shares of Ballard Power Systems (Nasdaq: BLDP).
Rice Energy (NYSE: RICE) narrowed losses for the third quarter but the results fell short of analyst expectations.
In the broad market, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a margin of nearly 5 to 4 on the NYSE and by 3 to 2 on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 slipped a point to 2038. Bitcoin climbed $39 to $405.
Flat close over European concerns
November 12, 2014 at 17:44 PM EST