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U.S. stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Financials, Industrials and Consumer Services sectors led shares higher. At the close in NYSE, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.

Equity markets rolled over into full bull mode on Wednesday, with all but four of the Dow Jones’ constituent equities finding room in the green during the US market session. IBM (IBM) rallied over 2% to climb into $238 per share, with Nike (NKE) hot on its heels, rising a comparable 2% and clipping above $82.50 per share.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) closed at an all-time high after new data showed that inflation in the U.S. continues to trend down towards the U.S. Federal Reserve’s 2% target. The leading index that is comprised of 30 blue-chip stocks and meant to act as a proxy for the U.

Sovereign Financial Group Inc. lowered its position in shares of SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:DIA – Free Report) by 44.0% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 2,

The Dow Jones held steady on Tuesday, treading water near 42,000. Geopolitical market tensions eased after the US discouraged an Israeli escalation against Iran. Investors are now grappling with lower rate cut expectations after last week’s labor print.