The Dow and the S&P have pared losses, but continue to trade meaningfully lower. The Nasdaq remains an outperformer.
Providing leadership to the Nasdaq is Research In Motion (+5.10). RIMM has advanced almost 9% since Tuesday as buyers pick up the name ahead of the release of its new products.
Also making an ascent in recent sessions, shares of First Solar
(+6.95) have found favor. The stock topped earnings per share and
revenue estimates for its most recent quarter. The stock was also
upgraded at several firms.