The markets rebounded to close higher with the Dow gaining 55 points to 21,006 as the nation added a healthy 211,000 jobs in April. Nasdaq climbed 25 points to 6,100.
On the upside
Shares of Workhorse Group (Nasdaq: WKHS) extended its gains.
Applied Optoelectronics (Nasdaq: AAOI) reversed year ago losses to post a stronger than expected profit for the first quarter.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (Nasdaq: KTOS) narrowed first quarter losses more than expected.
On the downside
National CineMedia (Nasdaq: NCMI) widened first quarter losses as revenue fell.
Revlon (NYSE: REV) fell to a loss for the first quarter.
YRC Worldwide (Nasdaq: YRCW) widened first quarter losses more than expected.
The broader S&P 500 index gained 9 points to 2,399. Bitcoin slipped $5 to $1485.