Mid-Day Market Update: Molycorp Sees a Boost, Discount Retailers Take a Hit

Mid-way through trading Tuesday, the Dow traded up 0.81 percent to 13,277.02 while the NASDAQ rose 1.36 percent to 3,027.62. The S&P also rose, increasing 0.90 percent to 1,431.10. Top Headline In its latest play for access to new markets, Delta Airlines (NYSE: DAL ) announced a contract to purchase a