US equity close: Dip buyers limit the damage

[ad_1] Monthly options expiration was likely a factor in trading today but, in any case, the dip buyers returned and stocks mounted a solid comeback, led by value. S&P 500 flat Nasdaq Comp -0.2% Russell 2000 +0.8% DJIA +0.1% Toronto TSX Comp +0.1% On the week: S&P 500 -2.1% Nasdaq -2.6% DJIA -2.2% This was