U.S. stocks settled mostly lower on Friday, following an increase in crude oil prices and higher inflation expectations. However, the Dow and S&P 500 recorded weekly gains, closing higher by around 0.8% and 0.45% respectively.
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining over 1% on Friday. The Dow traded up 0.24% to 33,746.70 while the NASDAQ rose 1.22% to 13,362.51. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.65% to 4,327.54.
U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining over 100 points on Friday. The Dow traded up 0.13% to 33,710.74 while the NASDAQ rose 0.99% to 13,331.54. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.50% to 4,321.11.
U.S. stocks turned lower toward the end of trading, with the Dow Jones falling over 200 points on Friday. The Dow traded down 0.70% to 33,432.17 while the NASDAQ fell 0.15% to 13,181.22. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.50% to 4,278.38.