Here’s how the major U.S. stock indices performed during the week of Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25, 2025:

Note: All figures are rounded to the nearest whoNYSE Composite and AMEX Composite data weren’t readily reported, but broader NYSE-listed stocks participated in the major indexes’ upward momentum.le number.

Weekly Market Summary

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both closed at fresh all-time highs this week, with the S&P setting records on all five consecutive trading days. The Dow Jones climbed strongly—up roughly 0.5% on Friday—to approach its highest levels since late last year. Investor optimism was supported by a string of favorable trade announcements, particularly new deals with Japan, the Philippines, and the EU, along with hopes for an upcoming U.S.–China agreement. Strong corporate earnings helped boost sentiment—Deckers surged 11.3%, Edwards Lifesciences gained 5.5%—while Intel declined over 8% after posting a quarterly loss and announcing large-scale job cuts. However, rising speculative trading activity is raising longer-term concerns, with Goldman Sachs warning of heightened risk as retail-driven trades resurface.

Five Stocks Worth Watching

• Deckers Outdoor (DECK): Gained over 11% thanks to strong international earnings from UGG and Hoka brands.
• Edwards Lifesciences (EW): Rose ~5.5% after exceeding earnings expectations and delivering robust guidance.
• Intel (INTC): Fell around 8–9% on a surprise quarterly loss, announcing broad job cuts and trailing AI chip peers like Nvidia and AMD.
• Tesla (TSLA): Jumped over 4% Friday after reports of its robotaxi launch and renewed investor interest, with ARK Invest also making a $7.4 M purchase in Tesla shares.
• Alphabet (GOOGL): Reported better-than-expected Q2 results on Wednesday (EPS ~$2.31), driven by Google Cloud and AI momentum

Please note that stock market investments carry inherent risks, and past performance does not guarantee future results.

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