On triple-witching Friday, U.S. stocks closed mixed amid ongoing tension over the Israel-Iran conflict, with President Trump delaying a decision on U.S. involvement for two weeks. The Dow recorded a modest gain, while the Nasdaq fell by 98 points. The S&P 500 faced its third consecutive daily loss, finishing the week in the red.
The Dow rose slightly, marking small weekly gains, while the Nasdaq lost 1% overall for the week. Additionally, July-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil increased by 4 cents to settle at $75.18 per barrel.
Key highlights include a U.K. parliament vote in favor of assisted dying and ongoing bidding for homebuilding company GMS. Meta Platforms (META) is enhancing its AI initiatives.
