Toward the end of trading on Friday, the Dow traded up 0.32% to 36,351.67 while the Nasdaq fell 0.68% to 14,978.67. The S&P also fell, dropping, 0.17% to 4,688.12.

This morning's positive price action is extending into the afternoon, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average last seen up 576 points. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are also enjoying substantial midday gains