Another record for the Dow

Stronger than expected growth of the nation's economy lifted the Dow to another record close with the blue chip index climbing 64 points to 18,024. Nasdaq lost 16 points to 4,765.

On the upside

Rising crude oil prices lifted shares of Energy XXI (Nasdaq: EXXI).

The lockup period for GoPro (Nasdaq: GPRO) expired.

Shares of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) rose as improving consumer sentiment sparked speculation that casinos would experience greater demand.

On the downside

Global Hunter Securities downgraded Key Energy Services (NYSE: KEG) from a Neutral rating to a Reduce rating and cut its price target from $2.50 to $1.50.

Endo Pharmaceuticals and BioDelivery Sciences International (Nasdaq: BDSI) submitted a New Drug Application for their pain management drug Buprenorphine HCI Buccal Film to the Food and Drug Administration.

Investors locked in profits on Receptos (Nasdaq: RCPT).

In the broad market, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a margin of more than 5 to 3 on the NYSE while advancing issues barely edged out decliners by a slim margin on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 added 3 points to 2082. Bitcoin rose $4 to $333.
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