Wall Street wrapped up another positive week, with major U.S. stock indexes advancing as investors tracked developments in Washington and waited for future signals from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq all posted gains, powered by tech sector momentum and strong corporate earnings.

On Friday, the S&P 500 gained 0.8% to finish just below a record high, while the Dow rose 0.5%, and the Nasdaq climbed another 1%, setting yet another record. For the week, the S&P 500 advanced 2.4%, the Dow increased by 1.3%, and the Nasdaq surged a robust 3.9%. So far in 2025, the S&P 500 is up 8.6%, and the Nasdaq leads with an impressive 11.1% rise.

Technology shares were among the biggest winners, with Apple soaring after announcing a significant $600 billion investment plan in the U.S. This contributed to the Nasdaq’s latest milestone. Other strong performances came from companies like Gilead Sciences and Monster Beverage, both delivering excellent quarterly results and lifting investor sentiment. Expedia also saw a notable jump after raising its financial outlook.

Optimism grew around potential Federal Reserve rate cuts following President Trump’s nomination of Stephen Miran to the Fed Board, signaling possible shifts in monetary policy. Despite continued concerns over new tariffs on imports, investors appeared encouraged by earnings reports and policy signals.

In summary, the market’s rally this week was driven by technology gains, solid earnings, and growing anticipation of supportive moves from the Fed. Eyes remain on possible future rate decisions as political and economic developments continue to shape expectations going forward.