The markets closed modestly higher with the Dow rising 23 points to 19,121 ahead of OPEC's meeting tomorrow to reach an agreement on production cuts. Nasdaq gained 11 points 5,379.
On the upside
Globus Maritime (Nasdaq: GLBS) announced a $5 million private placement agreement.
Dataram (Nasdaq: DRAM) finalized its definitive agreement to acquire U.S. Gold Corp.
Thor Industries (NYSE: THOR) reported sharply higher first quarter earnings that beat expectations as revenue surged.
On the downside
Shoe Carnival (Nasdaq: SCVL) disappointed with lower than expected results for the third quarter.
Newpark Resources (NYSE: NR) will offer $100 million in convertible senior notes.
Shares of Skyline Medical (Nasdaq: SKLN) extended its losses.
In the broad market, declining issues outpaced advancers by a margin of nearly 10 to 9 on the NYSE while decliners barely edged out advancers by a slim margin on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 added 2 points to 2,204. Bitcoin edged up to $732.
