Germany attack mutes market advance

The markets retreated from earlier highs but closed in positive territory with the Dow rising 39 points to 19,883 as investors reacted to an attack in Germany. Nasdaq gained 20 points to 5,457.


On the upside


Rising crude oil prices lifted shares of Bonanza Creek Energy (NYSE: BCEI), Stone Energy (NYSE: SGY) and W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI).


Shares of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: BCRX) climbed for the fourth day.


Kosmos Energy (NYSE: KOS) entered a partnership with BP to explore and develop basins offshore Mauritania and Senegal.


On the downside


JAKKS Pacific (Nasdaq: JAKK) cut its full year forecast.


Interspace Diagnostics Group (Nasdaq: IDXG) announced a direct offering of 2 million common shares at the discounted price of $0.53 per share.


MKM Partners downgraded Ambac Financial (Nasdaq: AMBC) from a Neutral rating to a Sell rating.


In the broad market, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a margin of nearly 5 to 3 on the NYSE and by more than 9 to 7 on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 index rose 4 points to 2,262. Bitcoin edged up to $783.


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