NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- U.S. stocks rose for a third straight day Friday, as investors shrugged off geopolitical concerns and focused on positive news out of the technology sector.
The Dow Jones industrial average (INDU) rose 50 points, or 0.4%, to 12,221. The S&P 500 (SPX) index climbed 4.1 points, or 0.3%, to 1,313.80; and the Nasdaq Composite (COMP) gained 6.6 points, or 0.2%, to 2,743.
For the week, the Dow rose more than 3% while the S&P 500 gained 2.7% and the Nasdaq surged 3.7%. It was the best weekly performance for the Dow since mid-July.
Market Report - Mar. 25, 2011 - CNNMoney.com
The Dow Jones industrial average (INDU) rose 50 points, or 0.4%, to 12,221. The S&P 500 (SPX) index climbed 4.1 points, or 0.3%, to 1,313.80; and the Nasdaq Composite (COMP) gained 6.6 points, or 0.2%, to 2,743.
For the week, the Dow rose more than 3% while the S&P 500 gained 2.7% and the Nasdaq surged 3.7%. It was the best weekly performance for the Dow since mid-July.
Market Report - Mar. 25, 2011 - CNNMoney.com