Bargain hunting continues

Investors engaged in a second day of bargain hunting to lift the markets to a higher open with the Dow soaring 99 points to 20,762. Nasdaq climbed 36 points to 6,091.


On the upside


Dynegy (NYSE: DYN) engaged in discussions to be acquired by Vistra Energy.


Energy Transfer Partners offered a premium of $20.00 per common unit in cash to acquire PennTex Midstream Partners (Nasdaq: PTSP).


Autodesk (Nasdaq: ADSK) narrowed first quarter losses more than expected.


On the downside


Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) reported lower first quarter earnings that fell short of expectations.


Halozyme Therapeutics (Nasdaq: HALO) announced a public offering of $100 million worth of common stock.

Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) fell to a loss for the fourth quarter.


The broader S&P 500 climbed 15 points to 2,381. Bitcoin jumped $70 to $1917.


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