S&P 500 and Nasdaq reach record highs following earnings-driven rally
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Economy Added 133d ago 2 outlets

S&P 500 and Nasdaq reach record highs following earnings-driven rally

The S&P 500 extended its longest weekly winning streak since late 2024, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching record closing highs on Friday. The rally was driven by robust earnings reports and declining crude oil prices. Both indexes posted their biggest monthly percentage gains in years.

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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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Both outlets confirm the record highs and winning streak. WSJ emphasizes longest winning streak duration, while Reuters highlights earnings strength and oil price declines as drivers.
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RReutersCENTER133d ago

“S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week”

WSJWall Street JournalRIGHT-CENTER133d ago

“S&P 500 Extends Longest Weekly Winning Streak Since Late 2024 - WSJ”

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Rally was driven by robust earnings reports
Source ·Reuters explicitly cited earnings as driver; WSJ did not provide detail
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