The S&P 500 index hits its highest close in almost four weeks after the jobs report and Fed leader comments drove renewed optimism over rates.

Stocks Extend Gains Amid Higher Rate Cut Hopes

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The S&P 500 ended its five-week win streak but is still up for May as investors maintain subdued expectations for Fed rate cuts.

Stocks Mixed After PCE Report Met Expectations

Major indexes extended slide as investors wait for a key inflation update that may influence Fed rate discussions.

Salesforce's Slump Sent the Dow to a Four-Week Low

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped to a four-week low amid concerns over stubborn inflation and prospects interest rates may stay elevated.

Stocks Extend Slump as Yields Continue to Climb

Disappointing auction results sent yields higher, while semiconductor strength lifted the Nasdaq Composite to a record close.

Stocks End Mixed After Treasury Yields Spike

Mega cap tech stocks led Friday's market, helping the Nasdaq notch a fifth weekly gain.

Stocks Extend Gains Amid Higher Rate Cut Hopes

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