After ending the previous session nearly unchanged, the Dow has climbed firmly into positive territory during trading on Friday, reaching a new record intraday high above 44,000.
The broader S&P 500 has also reached a new record intraday high, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq has edged slightly lower.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.