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Stock Market Today: It's Mostly Onward and Upward for Equities


Published on 2025-02-14 16:21:09 - Kiplinger
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  • The major U.S. equity indexes were mixed Friday but closed an eventful week for earnings and data modestly higher.

The article from Kiplinger discusses the recent performance of the U.S. stock market, highlighting a generally positive trend despite some volatility. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all saw gains, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new record highs. This upward movement was supported by strong earnings reports, particularly from tech giants like Microsoft and Alphabet, which reported earnings that exceeded expectations. However, the market's enthusiasm was tempered by concerns over inflation, as evidenced by a higher-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) for February, suggesting persistent inflationary pressures. Additionally, the article notes the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to interest rate adjustments, with investors keenly watching for any signals on future rate cuts. Despite these concerns, sectors like technology and communication services led the market gains, while sectors sensitive to interest rates, like utilities and real estate, lagged. The market's reaction also reflected broader economic indicators, including consumer sentiment and employment data, which continue to influence investor expectations about economic health and monetary policy.

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