The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched another day of record closing highs but a drop in Apple ahead of a 4-for-1 stock split held back the Dow. Conway G. Gittens has the final tally.
On Friday, US equities erased early losses and made gains.
S&P 500 closing at a record high following positive economic data.
Existing home sales surged a record 24.7% in July to a seasonally..
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