Mid-Day Market Update: J. C. Penney Declines After Q4 Loss, Universal Display Surges

Midway through trading Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.08 percent to 14,086.55 while the NASDAQ rose 0.28 percent to 3,171.13. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.19 percent to 1,518.83. 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 act