Dow and S&P up for the second straight day.

The major indices are closing with modest changes on the day. The Dow is leading the way with a gain of 0.4%.

  • The Dow and S&P are up for the second straight day
  • The NASDAQ remains on track for its 1st monthly loss since October
  • Dow and S&P are both on track for monthly gains
  • S&P is 1% from its all-time high
  • Russell 2000 the way for the second consecutive day

A look at the final numbers shows:

  • S&P index up 4.76 points or 0.11% at 4200.79
  • NASDAQ down 1.72 points or -0.01% at 13736.28
  • Dow up 141.59 points or less 0.41% at 34464.64.

Salesforce after the close announced better earnings and revenues. The stock is up 1.6% in after-hours trading.