Stocks Inch Higher Amid War, Tariffs, and Energy Worries

Wall Street is inching higher despite growing concerns over the escalating U.S. war with Iran, high energy costs, and anxiety about AI-focused tech companies.

The S&P 500 rose 0.1% on Friday, but is still on track for its second consecutive losing week since March.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 133 points, or 0.3%, while the Nasdaq fell 0.5% due to sharp losses from big stocks like Micron Technology and Broadcom.

Oil prices slipped 3.5% after rising above $100 per barrel earlier in the week, but remain a concern for consumers and companies alike.