Markets saw mixed results Friday as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 hit record highs, fueled by strong company forecasts and job data suggesting further Fed rate cuts. However, the Dow dipped due to a drop in UnitedHealth Group shares. Lululemon’s surge boosted consumer discretionary stocks. Rate cut expectations increased following the jobs report.
Oil settles up over 1% on large draw from US crude stocks
Brent crude futures rose 91 cents, or 1.2%, to settle at $74.17 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 98 cents, or 1.4%,
December 28, 2024