Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Markets Turn Upwards, MBIA Spikes

Toward the end of trading Monday, the Dow traded down 0.22 percent to 14,120.29 while the NASDAQ rose 0.29 percent to 3,178.86. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.38 percent to 1,523.18. Index Technicals: The S&P 500 looks to be struggling with its 1,525 resistance, while still holding its 1,495 support. The Dow