Sales of existing homes climbed more than expected but the markets closed mixed with the Dow rising 32 points to 20,775 as an interest rate hike loomed. Nasdaq lost 5 points to 5,860.
On the upside
Lantheus Holdings (Nasdaq: LNTH) reported higher fourth quarter earnings as revenue rose.
Ternium (NYSE: TX) will buy CSA Siderurgica do Altantico from thyssenkrupp.
Depomed (Nasdaq: DEPO) reported higher fourth quarter revenue.
On the downside
Seeking Alpha alleged that Cemtrex (Nasdaq: CETX) deceived shareholders, paid stock promoters and engaged in fraud.
Profit taking weighed down shares of DryShips (Nasdaq: DRYS).
Entellus Medical (Nasdaq: ENTL) widened losses for the fourth quarter.
The broader S&P 500 index slipped 2 points to 2,362. Bitcoin rose $5 to $1,111.
