US stocks end up on earnings, data showing a resilient economy and trade deall optimism. S&P 500 and Nasdaq score records again.

U.S. stocks finished higher Friday, with the S&P 500 scoring a fifth straight record closing peak. All three major U.S. equities benchmarks saw weekly gains.

Las Vegas Sands earned an adjusted 79 cents a share in the second quarter, beating analysts’ estimates of 53 cents. Revenue of $3.18 billion topped consensus of $2.84 billion. Shares of the casino and resort operator were up 4.3%.

Dow Inc halved its dividend and forecast third-quarter revenue below analysts' expectations as the chemicals maker grapples with a prolonged industry downturn and tariff uncertainty, sending its shares down over 16% in early trading.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq traded near all-time highs at midday as a strong earnings report from Alphabet lifted big tech stocks.

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Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) reported a larger-than-expected loss in Q2 and cut its dividend in half due to macroeconomic pressure and trade disruptions.

Trump’s tariffs and recent trade deals continue to affect global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

The Dow Jones index rose after surprise economic data. Tesla stock rallied on new plans to launch its robotaxi service.