Dow Edges Higher; US Weekly Jobless Claims Increase

1. U.S. jobless claims rose to 219,000, surpassing estimates of 213,000. 2. Consumer staples sector gained 0.6%, indicating market strength in essentials. 3. Lipella Pharmaceuticals surged 96% after FDA approval for expanded access program. 4. Digital Turbine raised FY25 sales guidance, boosting shares by 63%. 5. Overall U.S. markets showed slight gains amid mixed economic signals.