S&P 500 Clears 7,800 for the First Time as Cooling Inflation Data Fuels a Record Close
The S&P 500 closed at a record 7,798.99, clearing 7,800 for the first time as flat PPI data extended this week's cooler-inflation rally. Nasdaq led on tech strength while StubHub and Birkenstock diverged sharply on earnings; Cisco and Coherent report after the bell tonight.