The markets edged up into positive territory today as investors took in some economic data which showed a steady improvement in the job market.
The Labor Department said U.S. employers added 155,000 new jobs in December while the unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 7.8 percent.
Also on the economic front, the Institute for Supply Management said it's services index rose to 56.1 in December, marking its fastest pace in 10 months.
Meanwhile, U.S. factory orders were flat in November, according to the Commerce Department.
Shares of Lululemon are trading lower today after Credit Suisse downgraded the yoga wear retailer from outperform to neutral.
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