Stocks Hold Firm As Dow Crosses 40,000; FSLR, HIG, MELI In Focus

The Dow Jones industrial average briefly crossed the 40,000 level but backed off highs by the close along with the Nasdaq and S&P 500. Decliners beat advancers on both exchanges by a small margin after the Nasdaq confirmed the latest uptrend Thursday with a follow-through day. First Solar is approaching an alternate entry; Hartford Financial gave an early buy signal as it forms a flat base; MercadoLibre is trying to clear a new entry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices