The markets closed higher with the Dow gaining 41 points to 18,355 as the nation's private employers added more jobs than expected in July. Nasdaq climbed 22 points to 5,159.
On the upside
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) narrowed second quarter losses more than expected.
Bargain hunters lifted shares of Ocean Power Technologies (Nasdaq: OPTT).
Shares of Advaxis (Nasdaq: ADXS) continued to soar.
On the downside
Second quarter revenue dropped for Crocs (Nasdaq: CROX) and the company cut its full year forecast.
Chef's Warehouse (Nasdaq: CHEF) fell to a loss for the second quarter.
Electro Scientific Industries (Nasdaq: ESIO) reported a loss for the first quarter.
In the broad market, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a margin of nearly 2 to 1 on both the NYSE and on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 gained 6 points to 2,163. Bitcoin soared $14 to $565.
