Stock Market Today: Record Gains for S&P 500 and Dow Jones
Friday, 18 October 2024, 10:12
Major U.S. Stock Indexes Achieve Record Close
On Friday, all major U.S. stock indexes closed at record highs, marking a successful week for investors.
Daily Performance Overview
- Dow Jones Industrial Average: Increased by 36.86 points (0.1%) to 43,275.91
- S&P 500: Rose by 23.20 points (0.4%) to 5,864.67
- Nasdaq Composite: Gained 115.94 points (0.6%) to 18,489.55
This is the sixth consecutive week of gains, with the Dow achieving its 40th record close of 2024, and the S&P 500 securing its 47th all-time high according to Dow Jones Market Data.
Week-Long Performance Summary
- Dow increased by 1% over the week
- S&P 500 rose by 0.9%
- Nasdaq advanced by 0.8%
Both the Dow and S&P 500 recorded their longest weekly winning streaks of 2024, reinforcing a strong bullish sentiment in the market.
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