The markets opened lower with the Dow losing 20 points to 21,764 as Hurricane Irma continued its destructive path towards Florida. Nasdaq fell 8 points to 6,389.
On the upside
Kura Oncology (Nasdaq: KURA) reported positive results from a Phase 2 study of tipifarnib to treat HRAS mutant head and neck cancer.
The cyberattack against Equifax (NYSE: EFX) lifted shares of cybersecurity solutions provider Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC).
Zumiez (Nasdaq: ZUMZ) narrowed second quarter losses more than expected as revenue rose.
On the downside
A cyberattack against Equifax (NYSE: EFX) may have compromised the data of 143 million Americans.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) reported lower second quarter earnings.
Finisar (Nasdaq: FNSR) reported lower first quarter earnings and forecast second quarter results that fell short of analyst expectations.
The broader S&P 500 held steady at 2,465. Bitcoin plummeted $210 to $4,390.
