Major U.S. stock-indexes little changed on Friday as robust economic data shone light on the strength of the U.S. economy, while upbeat results from Alphabet and Chevron offset the decline in health stocks and Amazon. The U.S. Commerce Department's first estimate on gross domestic product showed the U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in two years. GDP increased at a 2,9% annual rate in the third quarter, helped by a surge in exports.
Most of Dow stocks in positive area (21 of 30). Top gainer - Chevron Corporation (CVX, +4.88%). Top loser - Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK, -3.11%).
Almost all S&P sectors also in positive area. Top gainer - Industrial goods (+1.3%). Top loser - Healthcare (-1.3%).
At the moment:
Dow 18163.00 +81.00 +0.45%
S&P 500 2134.25 +10.75 +0.51%
Nasdaq 100 4835.00 +28.00 +0.58%
Oil 49.17 -0.55 -1.11%
Gold 1270.90 +1.40 +0.11%
U.S. 10yr 1.85 +0.01