Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Edge Higher; Lowe's Q4 Profit Surges 6.3%

Following the market opening Wednesday, the Dow traded up 0.16 percent to 16,205.67 while the NASDAQ surged 0.32 percent to 4,301.20. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.14 percent to 1,847.73. Leading and Lagging Sectors Cyclical consumer goods & services stocks gained 0.49 percent Wednesday, with JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ: JAKK ) leading