The markets traded lower during the midday with the Dow losing 13 points to 11,824 as earnings disappointed. Nasdaq dropped 31 points to 2734.
On the upside
MLV Capital upgraded Icagen (Nasdaq: ICGN) to a Buy rating.
Collins Stewart upgraded Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) to a Buy rating.
An online survey by Business Pulse indicated that many readers planned to purchase the Verizon (NYSE: VZ) iPhone (Nasdaq: AAPL).
On the downside
Majesco Entertainment (NYSE: COOL) posted a fourth quarter loss as revenue slipped.