Midday Report: Apple Gives Rise to Dow; SeaWorld Faces More Backlash

Another rise in Apple Inc. (AAPL) - Get Report shares pulled the Dow Jones Industrial Average firmly into the green after spending the early morning below its flatline. The blue-chip index was on track to close at a record, its 10th straight all-time closing high in a row. Job openings rose to new records in June, surprising analysts looking for a drop in openings. Meanwhile, hiring declined. The diverging trends indicate employers are having a somewhat difficult time finding the right employees to fill open positions. SeaWorld Entertainment (SEAS) - Get Report faces continued public criticism over its treatment of orcas. Attendance at its Orlando and San Diego parks declined over the first half of the year on self-admitted "public perception issues." CBS Corp. (CBS) - Get Report moved higher after quarterly revenue came in stronger than anticipated. Sales grew 9% thanks to the NCAA basketball tournament and an eagerly awaited Twin Peaks revival.

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