Midway through trading Friday, the Dow traded up 0.31 percent to 16,997.08 while the NASDAQ climbed 0.29 percent to 4,721.11. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.35 percent to 2,000.39. Leading and Lagging Sectors On Friday,
Mid-Day Market Update: Dow Rises 50 Points; H&R Block Shares Decline Following Weak Q3 Results
