Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Mostly Flat; Best Buy Profit Beats Estimates

Following the market opening Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.02 percent to 16,200.98 while the NASDAQ gained 0.06 percent to 4,294.57. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.01 percent to 1,845.25. Leading and Lagging Sectors Thursday morning, the basic materials sector proved to be a source of strength for the market. Basic