The markets opened flat with the Dow slipping 7 points to 16,911 ahead of the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve. Nasdaq lost 6 points to 4521.
On the upside
Amicus Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FOLD) reported positive results from a Phase 3 study of its Fabry disease treatment migalastat.
Digital Ally (Nasdaq: DGLY) reported a sharp increase in inquiries about its FirstVU HD Officer-Worn Video System from law enforcement agencies.
Highpower International (Nasdaq: HPJ) will supply advanced compact lithium batteries for the Timex Ironman One GPS+ smartwatch.
On the downside
Hertz Global (NYSE: HTZ) withdrew its earnings outlook for the full year citing car recalls and an accounting review.
RGS Energy (Nasdaq: RGSE) widened losses for the second quarter and named Dennis Lacey to the position of chief executive officer.
Youku Tudou (NYSE: YOKU) widened second quarter losses.
In the broad market, declining issues outpaced advancers by a margin of nearly 5 to 2 on the NYSE and by more than 5 to 2 on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 eased a point to 1980. Bitcoin rose $15 to $495.