Fair Isaac's stock continues to rise, leading the S&P 500 for the second day in a row. Meanwhile, casino stocks face declines and Applied Materials braces for a financial hit from China restrictions.
As U.S. stocks ended the week with mixed results, the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index revealed a drop in economic confidence. UnitedHealth saw a surge after Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake, while Sunrun soared on strong earnings. Get the full market recap!
U.S. equities experienced a mixed performance at midday, with retail sales showing strong consumer spending. While the Dow slightly rose, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell, driven by varying performances from major stocks including UnitedHealth and Salesforce.
