Mid-Day Market Update: Dow Surges Over 1%; Dillard's Shares Drop On Downbeat Results

Midway through trading Monday, the Dow traded up 1.16 percent to 16,290.35 while the NASDAQ surged 1.09 percent to 4,309.92. The S&P also rose, gaining 1.19 percent to 1,858.10. Leading and Lagging Sectors Telecommunications services sector surged 2.44%, saw Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (NASDAQ: VOD ) as the top gainer.