Wall Street’s main indexes achieved record-high closes, propelled by gains in Tesla and Micron Technology. U.S. inflation and jobless data have strengthened expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut this month. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all reached new peaks, with materials and healthcare sectors leading the gains.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.