The markets advanced during the midday with the Dow rising 10 points to 15,382. Nasdaq soared 41 points to 3904.
On the upside
Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) reported higher third quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations sending the stock price soaring above $1,000 per share.
Shares of Voxeljet (NYSE: VJET) surged in its market debut.
Barker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) reported higher third quarter earnings and revenue that topped analyst estimates.
On the downside
Acacia Research (Nasdaq: ACTG) widened third quarter losses as revenue plunged prompting a downgrade.
Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) disappointed with lower third quarter earnings that missed analyst estimates.
Crestwood Midstream partners (Nasdaq: CMLP) will offer 14 million common units.
In the broad market, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a margin of nearly 5 to 2 on the NYSE and by more than 5 to 3 on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 climbed 8 points to 1742.
