Market Snapshot: Nasdaq hits record as tech sector keeps stocks slightly positive

U.S. stocks tilted higher midday Thursday as technology shares led the charge in an otherwise listless day for the market as investors awaited news on a coronavirus aid package from Congress and the July employment report on Friday.

U.S. stocks tilted higher midday Thursday as technology shares led the charge in an otherwise listless day for the market as investors awaited news on a coronavirus aid package from Congress and the July employment report on Friday.