Easing tensions in Ukraine lifted the markets to higher open with the Dow soaring 110 points to 16,58. Nasdaq gained 33 points to 4313.
On the upside
MagneGas (Nasdaq: MNGA) extended its gains.
Prosena Holding (Nasdaq: RNA) reported encouraging 48-week data from a Phase II study of drisapersen in treating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Alphatec Holdings (Nasdaq: ATEC) settled ongoing litigation with OrthoTec by agreeing to pay $49 million over the next 7 years.
On the downside
Galena Biopharma (Nasdaq: GALE) disclosed that the Securities and Exchange Commission was investigating the company for engaging in a stock promotion campaign.
NewLead Holdings (Nasdaq: NEWL) extended its losses.
Global Geophysical Services (NYSE: GGS) must restate past financial reports due to accounting errors.
In the broad market, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a margin of nearly 3 to 1 on the NYSE and by nearly 2 to 1 on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 gained 12 points to 1871. Bitcoin slipped $10.47 or 1.69% to $609.83.