Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Rise, Groupon Issues Downbeat Forecast

Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.18 percent to 14,100.84 while the NASDAQ rose 0.44 percent to 3,176.08. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.34 percent to 1,521.07. Index Technicals: The S&P looks ready to regain its 20 EMA today with overhead resistance at 1,531, while the 1,515-1,518 area could