The markets markets closed flat with the Dow adding 7 points to 20,619 despite a better than expected jobless claims report. Nasdaq slipped 4 points to 5,814.
On the upside
Bargain hunters lifted shares of Power Solutions International (Nasdaq: PSIX).
Superconductor Technologies (Nasdaq: SCON) received a patent for its superconducting wire manufacturing method.
Kate Spade & Co. (NYSE: KATE) reported higher fourth quarter earnings that beat expectations and announced that the company was exploring strategic alternatives to increase shareholder value.
On the downside
Avon Products (NYSE: AVP) reported a larger than expected loss for the fourth quarter.
Molina Healthcare (NYSE: MOH) fell to a loss for the fourth quarter.
ConforMIS (Nasdaq: CFMS) reported a loss for the fourth quarter.
The broader S&P 500 index slipped 2 points to 2,347. Bitcoin climbed $20 to $1,025.
