Wall Street's three-day rally came to a pause on Friday, with major indices hovering near the flatline by midday in New York as caution returned amid mixed signals on U.S.-China trade relations.
U.S. equities are pushing higher for a third straight session, eyeing the longest winning streak since the Trump tariff announcement on April 2, as optimism over corporate earnings and easing trade tensions boosts risk sentiment.
Stay informed about the performance of the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Friday. Uncover the top gainers and losers in today's session for valuable insights.
The second Category 5 storm of the 2024 hurricane season named Hurricane Milton is threatening large-scale destruction, as it quickly graduated from Category 1 status and is approaching the state of Florida.
