Home Depot (HD) rises even as they miss earnings estimates. The stock is up 4% even as they missed by 4 cents as sales rose 4% to $45.28 billion. Guidance was not great as management said a number of consumer’s big projects are still on hold. Home Depot did say same store sales did improve showing signs of hope. Investors are also optimistic that lower rates this fall could stimulate demand.

Medtronic (MDT) pulling back 4% as the medical device maker reported better than expected earnings and lifts guidance. The company also appointed two new board members to appease activists Elliott Investment Management.

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