The markets are closed today, as America officially celebrates its 250th anniversary on Saturday. There will be lots of barbeques as friends and family gather to enjoy a very special moment in the country’s lengthy history.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 1.1% on Thursday, hitting a record high of 52,900.27, its 20th record close in 2026, gaining 2% on the week. At the same time, the S&P 500, while flat, finished up 1.7% in four trading days, and the Nasdaq Composite, which fell 0.8%, gained 2.1% for the week.
