US stock indices close higher but off their highs for the day

The major US indices are closing the day higher. However, the broader indices in particular are well off their intraday highs:

  • Dow Industrial Average rose 163.51 points or 0.47% at 34991.22. At session highs, the index was up 223.39 points.
  • S&P index rose 7.18 points or 0.16% at 4502.89. At session highs, the index was up 25.46 points.
  • NASDAQ index rose 9.44 points or 0.07% at 14103.83. At session highs, the index was up 99.90 points
  • The small-cap Russell 2000 rose 2.895 points or 0.16% at 1801.22. At session highs, the index was up 31.67 point

After the close Cisco systems announced their earnings:

  • EPS came in at $1.11 versus $1.03 estimate
  • Revenues came in at $14.67 billion versus 14.62 billion estimate

However, forward guidance showed light revenues and earnings outlook.

Cisco shares are trading down $5.07 or -9.46% at $48.37 in after-hours trading.

Palo Alto networks have also announced earnings:

  • EPS $1.38 versus $1.16 estimate
  • Revenues come in at $1.88 billion versus $1.84 billion estimate
  • Sees Q2 revenues at $1.95 billion – $1.98 billion versus $1.96 billion estimate
  • Sees Q2 EPS $1.29 – $1.31 versus $1.25 estimate

Issues week billing guidance despite the positive estimates and guidance.

Shares of Palo Alto networks are also down sharply. They are currently trading down $22.68 or -8.85% at $233.50.

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