Toward the end of trading Wednesday, the Dow traded up 0.35% to 35,669.27 while the NASDAQ rose 0.44% to 15,304.76. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.51% to 4,657.83.
Aspen Group (NASDAQ:ASPU) brought in sales totaling $18.94 million during Q2 according to data provided by Benzinga Pro. However, earnings decreased 227.51%, resulting in a loss of $2.85 million.
Midway through trading Wednesday, the Dow traded down 0.30% to 35,436.90 while the NASDAQ fell 0.57% to 15,150.48. The S&P also fell, dropping 0.23% to 4,623.57.
Gainers
Nxt-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD) shares gained 28.9% to $3.21 after the company said it was awarded U.S. General Services Administration contract to distribute personal emergency response systems to Federal, State and Local government purchasers.