Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.54% to 34,632.83 while the NASDAQ rose 0.72% to 14,011.98. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.58% to 4,243.96.
Gainers
Marlin Business Services Corp. (NASDAQ: MRLN) shares surged 50.7% to close at $21.46 on Monday after the company enters into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds managed by HPS Investment Partners for $23.50 per share in cash.