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

Markets diverged sharply on Friday as U.S. indices edged higher while India’s stock market saw a steep selloff. Dow futures rose modestly after President Trump played down tensions with Fed Chair Jerome Powell,

Shares of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. advanced 9.14% to $466.71 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index rising 0.78% to 6,358.

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 S&P 500 and Nasdaq are also pointing up in premarket trading. Treasury yields are rising and Bitcoin is falling.

Live Updates Live Coverage Has Ended Stocks Drop Near the End of Trading 4:10 pm Stocks lost momentum near the end of trading with the Dow Jones closing down slightly while the Nasdaq posted the best gains among major indexes.

Dow's 17% plunge and 50% dividend cut reflect deep cyclical challenges, weak margins, and heavy debt. Click here to find out why DOW is a Hold.