Stocks Extend Gains Ahead Of Inflation Data; SNPS, XPO, BX In Focus

Breadth was just OK on the Nasdaq, with advancers beating decliners by less than 2 to 1. Oil and gas stocks lagged after outperforming Wednesday. Tech stock Synopsys gave an early buy signal; logistics firm XPO surged to the top of a flat base, while investment manager Blackstone is retesting a buy area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices