US markets today: Oracle slump drags S&P 500 lower; most stocks rise as yields ease
Most US stocks edged higher on Thursday, but a sharp fall in Oracle kept major indices in check even as bond yields softened, AP reported.The S&P 500 slipped 0.4 per cent in early trade, moving further away from its October record high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 233 points, or 0.5 per cent, while…
