Midday Update: Big Gains For Bank of America, Empire State Index Drives S&P 500 To Record High By Scalper1 | January 15, 2014 0 Comment Scalper1 News All three of the major U.S. market gauges were higher Wednesday, with the S&P 500 climbing to a new record high and better than expected earnings from Bank of America ( BAC ), strong iPhone ( AAPL ) sales Scalper1 News Scalper1 News Related posts: Record Highs Fueled By Strong Empire State Data, Rally in Banking Stocks Bank of America (BAC): More Meat On The Bone Pre-Market: Buffett Bets on Exxon; Moody's Cuts Bank Ratings Mid-Day Update: Stocks Consolidating Near Record Highs, Nasdaq Extends Losing Streak to Third Session