Mixed close as jobless claims edge up

It was a mixed close for the markets with the Dow losing 15 point to 18,456 as jobless claims rose. Nasdaq gained 15 points to 5,154.


On the upside


Shares of Evoke Pharma (NYSE: EVOK) continued soaring.


Sharecare will acquire Healthways' (Nasdaq: HWAY) Population Health business.


GrubHub (NYSE: GRUB) reported higher second quarter earnings and revenue that topped analyst estimates.


On the downside


Triumph Group (NYSE: TGI) disappointed with sharply lower first quarter earnings that fell short of expectations.


NovoCure (Nasdaq: NVCR) widened second quarter losses more than expected.


Frank's International (NYSE: FI) fell to a greater than expected loss for the second quarter as revenue plunged.


In the broad market, advancing issues barely edged out decliners by a slim margin on the NYSE while decliners outpaced advancers by nearly 5 to 4 on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 added 3 points to 2,170. Bitcoin slipped $1 to $651.

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