The markets closed higher with the Dow rising 59 points to 18,636 as crude oil prices climbed. Nasdaq gained 29 points to 5,262.
On the upside
American Electric Technologies (Nasdaq: AETI) reversed year ago losses to post a profit for the second quarter.
Bargain hunters lifted shares of Yirendai (NYSE: YRD).
Shares of Eleven Biotherapeutics (Nasdaq: EBIO) continued to climb.
On the downside
DryShips (Nasdaq: DRYS) stock continued falling.
Profit taking weighed down share of Sophiris Bio (Nasdaq: SPHS).
Live Ventures (Nasdaq: LIVE) retreated in late afternoon trading to close lower.
In the broad market, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a margin of more than 5 to 3 on the NYSE and by more than 2 to 1 on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 rose 6 points to 2,190. Bitcoin edged up to $565.
