The markets opened mixed with the Dow slipping 5 points to 19,543 while Nasdaq edged up a fraction to 5,394 after the European Central Bank slashed its asset purchases.
On the upside
Majestic Entertainment (Nasdaq: COOL) will merge with PolarityTE.
Lululemon Athletica (Nasdaq: LULU) reported sharply higher third quarter earnings that topped analyst estimates.
Tailored Brands (NYSE: TLRD) reversed year ago losses to post a profit for the third quarter.
On the downside
Seanergy Maritime Holdings (Nasdaq: SHIP) priced its public offering of 10 million common shares at the discounted price of $1.50 per share.
Horizon Pharma (Nasdaq: HZNP) reported disappointing results from a Phase 3 study of ACTIMMUNE to treat Friedreich's ataxia.
Cobalt International Energy (NYSE: CIE) completed its debt exchange and financing transaction.
In the broad market, declining issues outpaced advancers by a margin of more than 10 to 9 on the NYSE while advancers edged out decliners by nearly 10 to 9 on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 index eased a point to 2,239. Bitcoin held steady at $763.
