Dow, S&P 500 See Best Week Of 2024; VIX Marks Worst

Despite taking a major step back from yesterday's record closes and snapping four-day win streaks, the Dow and S&P 500 still had their best week of 2024. The Nasdaq scored a modest fifth-straight daily gain, however, and saw its best week since January thanks to a strong tech sector. Conversely, Wall Street's fear gauge -- the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) -- had its worst week since November.

Closing Indexes Summary March 22

NYSE and Nasdaq Stats March 22

Corporate Earnings March 22

Unusual Options Activity March 22


OIL LOWER ON EFFORTS TO EASE GLOBAL TENSIONS

Oil prices moved lower on Friday, amid cease-fire talk efforts in Gaza, and U.S. calls for Ukraine to stop attacking Russia’s refineries.May-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) shed 44 cents, or 0.5%, to settle at $80.63 per barrel on the day, and dropped 1.9% this week.

Gold prices also fell, cooling from yesterday's record highs thanks to a stronger U.S. dollar. April-dated gold shed $24.70, or 1.1%, to settle at $2,160.00 per ounce on the day. For the week, the yellow metal shed 0.2%.


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