The markets closed higher with the Dow adding 4 points to 20,624 as crude oil prices edged up. Nasdaq gained 23 points to 5,838.
On the upside
MacDonald Dettwiler is reportedly interested in acquiring DigitalGlobe (NYSE: DGI) for between $2 billion to $3 billion.
Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) reported higher fourth quarter earnings that topped analyst estimates.
SunPower (Nasdaq: SPWR) will supply 64.4 megawatts of solar panels for seven solar power plants in France.
On the downside
Orchid Island (NYSE: ORC) fell to a loss for the fourth quarter.
Yamana Gold (NYSE: AUY) reported a loss for the fourth quarter.
XTL Biopharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XTLB) announced a registered direct offering of $2.5 million.
The broader S&P 500 index added 3 points to 2,351. Bitcoin climbed $24 to $1,047.