With the presidential election decided, the focus now returns to earnings and the economy, which remain as mixed as the electorate.
After the close on Wednesday, Qualcommfell on a warning, while NetEasewas unchanged after meeting estimates.
Also after the close, EDSdelayed its earnings report once again. Roxiobeat estimates on strong Napster results. Sonus, Jupitermedia, eCollegeand Youbetbeat estimates. Business Objectsand iPaymentwarned. Mamma.commissed revenue estimates.
Stocks rose during the day on President Bush’s reelection win, as traders ignored an unexpected drop in factory orders.
The Nasdaq gained 19 to 2004, back to where it started the year. The S&P 500 climbed 12 to 1143, and the Dow rose 101 to 10,137. Volume rose to 1.77 billion shares on the NYSE, and 1.98 billion on the Nasdaq. Advancers led 25-7 on the NYSE, and 21-9 on the Nasdaq. Upside volume was 81% on the NYSE, and 58% on the Nasdaq. New highs-new lows were 361-12 on the NYSE, and 164-28 on the Nasdaq.
InterActiveCorpsurged 14% after beating estimates.
Pricelinerose 2% after the company beat earnings estimates but came in light on revenues and warned.
United Onlinejumped 10% on a share repurchase plan.
Corningclimbed 3% after reaffirming guidance.
8×8gained 10% on a retail deal with CompUSA.