The markets opened mixed with the Dow slipping 11 points to 17,744 while Nasdaq added a point to 5,075 as the nation's economy expanded less than expected in the third quarter.
On the upside
Third quarter earnings surged for Trimble Navigation (Nasdaq: TRMB) to surpass analyst expectations.
YRC Worldwide (Nasdaq: YRCW) reported sharply higher third quarter earnings that beat expectations.
VirtualScopics (Nasdaq: VSCP) narrowed third quarter losses as revenue rose.
On the downside
DigitalGlobe (NYSE: DGI) reported higher third quarter earnings but revenue fell short of expectations and the company forecast full year revenue below estimates.
Third quarter earnings for Aaron's (NYSE: AAN) fell short of expectations and the company lowered its full year earnings outlook.
SolarCity (Nasdaq: SCTY) widened third quarter losses more than expected.
In the broad market, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a margin of more than 10 to 9 on the NYSE while decliners edged out advancers by 10 to 9 on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 lost 5 points to 2,084. Bitcoin gained $7 to $317.
