US stocks regain ground but close notably lower for the week

NAMPA / DPA

2026-08-21

Washington (dpa-AFX) - Following the sell-off seen during the previous session, stocks moved back to the upside during trading on Friday. The major averages all moved notably higher on the day, with the Dow showing a notable advance. The major averages all ended the day in positive territory. The Dow jumped 517.8 points or 1% to 53,277.01, the Nasdaq climbed 113.29 points or 0.4% to 26,180.45, and the S&P 500 rose 33.21 points or 0.4% at 7,674.37......

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