The Dow Jones Industrial Average held to higher ground Thursday, paring its lag behind surging small caps, as major stock indexes were mixed in the wake of higher-than-expected initial jobless claims. Chip stocks mostly fell hard, pressuring the Nasdaq, while a broad range of retailers enjoyed stout gains on the stock market today. The Dow clipped some of its gains…
Stock Market Today: Dow, Small Caps, Oil Move Higher; Defense Firms Gain As Valero Clears Base (Live Coverage)
