Quick Look Market Closing Price:
At the close: Dow +0.74% to 12718. S&P +0.13% to 1316. Nasdaq -0.76% to 2786.
Treasurys: 30-year -0.62%. 10-yr -0.27%. 5-yr -0.11%.
Commodities: Crude -2.19% to $98.34. Gold +0.72% to $1666.45.
Currencies: Euro -0.28% vs. dollar. Yen -0.17%. Pound -0.49%
After Hours News:
General Motors Co. (GM): The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed its battery safety investigation of the automaker’s Chevy Volts, saying it doesn’t believe they or other electric vehicles pose a greater risk of fire than gasoline-powered vehicles.
Legacy Reserves LP (LGCY) : The Midland, Texas-based oil company boosted its quarterly dividend to 55 cents a share from 54.5 cents.
Thor Industries Inc. (THO): The recreational-vehicle maker said it agreed to repurchase 1 million shares at $28.50 each in a private transaction from the estate of Wade F.B. Thompson, co-founder and former chief executive officer of the company.
Quest Diagnostics Inc. (DGX): The Food and Drug Administration authorized the biggest U.S. operator of medical laboratories to offer a new test for infection risk in multiple sclerosis patients taking Elan Corp. (ELN ID) and Biogen Idec Inc. (BIIB)’s Tysabri drug.
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