Midway through trading Friday, the Dow traded up 0.39% to 34,713.33 while the NASDAQ rose 1.28% to 13,789.21. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.69% to 4,221.95.
Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) posted a first-quarter beat-and-raise Wednesday.
The auto parts retailer reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.34 per share against a $3.08 Street estimate and sales of $3.33 billion, outrunning a $3.28-billion estimate.
In the last few weeks, there have been surveys that suggest that rideshare drivers and other independent contractors would rather have full-time employment – except for those who don't.
The new cryptocurrencies can be seen from different points of view. The opinions about the new digital currencies differ a lot. Many people have raised concerns about Bitcoin and the other cryptos claiming they would be nothing more than just highly speculative investment options for players.
Following the market opening Friday, the Dow traded up 0.26% to 34,666.18 while the NASDAQ rose 1.22% to 13,780.27. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.64% to 4,219.82.