The markets closed higher with the Dow gaining 36 points to 20,949 on upbeat earnings. Nasdaq rose 3 points to 6,095.
On the upside
Molina Healthcare (NYSE: MOH) replaced chief executive officer Dr. J. Mario Molina and chief financial officer John C. Molina with chief accounting officer Joseph W. White assuming the duties of both positions.
Community Health Systems (NYSE: CYH) will sell two Texas hospitals to HCA (NYSE: HCA).
Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) reported higher first quarter earnings.
On the downside
First quarter earnings for Medpace Holdings (Nasdaq: MEDP) fell short of expectations.
II-VI (Nasdaq: IIVI) reported higher third quarter earnings and revenue but the stock price plunged.
Shares of Aeterna Zentaris (Nasdaq: AEZS) extended its losses.
The broader S&P 500 index added 2 points to 2,391. Bitcoin gained $8 to $1402.
