Midway through trading Friday, the Dow traded up 0.64 percent to 17,547.03 while the NASDAQ climbed 1.36 percent to 4,776.43. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.76 percent to 2,055.48. Leading and Lagging Sectors Technology shares
Mid-Day Market Update: Applied Materials Gains Following Earnings Beat; DryShips Shares Slide
