S&P 500 rises to a record close Friday, posts third straight winning week
Overcoming a mid-week stumble, Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index scaled new heights on Friday, capping a stellar week with a record finish. The index’s relentless upward trajectory propelled it to its third consecutive weekly gain, reflecting investor optimism amid strong corporate earnings and expectations of a steady economic recovery. As the market closed, the S&P 500 stood firmly at its highest point ever recorded, a testament to the resilience and momentum driving the U.S. stock market.