25 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read
US stocks hit record highs on cool inflation and earnings strength
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The three major U.S. stock indexes reached all-time closing highs on Friday, as cooler-than-expected inflation data and upbeat corporate earnings fueled gains. The Dow surged 472.51 points, the S&P 500 rose 53.25 points, and the Nasdaq gained 263.07 points. Analysts now forecast 10.4% year-on-year S&P earnings growth, with many companies beating expectations in Q3.