The major indices finished higher for the week even though the Dow slipped a point to close at 12,982. Investors were mostly optimistic about a higher consumer sentiment reading even though higher oil prices may temper economic growth. Nasdaq climbed 6 points at 2963.
On the upside
Proto Labs (Nasdaq: PRLB) surged 80% higher on its first day of trading. The custom parts manufacturer raised $70 million at $16 a share, then closed at $29 a share.
Bazaarvoice (NYSE: BV) became the latest social media company to make a successful debut. The social media platform for businesses raised $114 million and climbed more than 40%.
Oil-related stocks rose along with higher oil prices. Shares of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) and Royale Energy (Nasdaq: ROYL) climbed higher.
On the downside
Shares of Marvel Technology (Nasdaq: MARV) fell after the chip maker posted lower profits and warned about its outlook.
Cobra Electronics (Nasdaq: COBR) reported higher 4th quarter sales and profits that were hurt by a customer unexpectedly filing for bankruptcy.
Celldex Therapeutics (Nadaq: CLDX) filed to sell 10.5 million shares at $3.85 a share, and the price of the stock promptly followed suit.
In the broad market, advancing issues outpaced decliners by a margin of nearly 4 to 3 on the NYSE while being outpaced by a margin of 4 to 3 on Nasdaq. The Russell 2000 which tracks small cap stocks closed at 826, down 2 points.
