The U.S. stock market experienced a positive trend at the close on Friday, with notable gains in the Technology, Utilities, and Basic Materials sectors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.01%, the S&P 500 index increased by 0.70%, and the NASDAQ Composite index climbed by 1.10%. These gains were primarily driven by leading companies such as Intel Corporation, JPMorgan Chase & Co, and Apple Inc.
Some of the best performers on the Dow Jones Industrial Average included Intel Corporation, JPMorgan Chase & Co, and Apple Inc, all of which saw significant increases in their stock prices. However, there were also worst performers such as Salesforce Inc, Johnson & Johnson, and UnitedHealth Group Incorporated that experienced declines in their stock prices.
On the S&P 500, companies like Deckers Outdoor Corporation, First Solar Inc, and Ross Stores Inc were among the top performers, showcasing substantial growth in their stock prices. Conversely, Intuit Inc, Dayforce Inc, and Elevance Health Inc were among the worst performers on the index.
The NASDAQ Composite also saw some remarkable performances, with companies like Innovative Eyewear Inc, Akanda Corp, and Onemednet Corp experiencing significant increases in their stock prices. However, Verastem Inc, Sensei Biotherapeutics Inc, and Genelux Corp were among the worst performers on the index.
Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. Shares in companies like Deckers Outdoor Corporation and First Solar Inc rose to all-time highs, whereas shares in companies like Dayforce Inc, Verastem Inc, and Genelux Corp fell to 52-week lows or all-time lows, indicating fluctuations in the market.
In commodities trading, Gold Futures for June delivery experienced a slight decline, while Crude oil for delivery in July rose along with the July Brent oil contract. In currency markets, the EUR/USD pair remained unchanged, while the USD/JPY pair saw a slight increase. The US Dollar Index Futures also witnessed a decrease, reflecting some volatility in the currency markets.