Stocks Rebound as Geopolitical Fears Ease; Health Care and Gold Lead
U.S. equities closed higher on Friday, with the Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 all advancing and the VIX falling. Health care and precious metals sectors led gains, while telecom and cable shares dropped after SpaceX agreed to buy 800 MHz spectrum from Grain Management for $8 billion. Delta Air Lines fell after missing earnings and cutting its 2026 profit outlook, and homebuilders were pressured by elevated Treasury yields.
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U.S. stocks rose Friday, with the Dow up 0.83% to 51,654.95, the S&P 500 up 0.59% to 7,811.54, the Nasdaq up 0.64% to 27,366.17, and the Russell 2000 up 0.46% to 2,806.98. The VIX fell 3.70% to
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