The S&P 500 was essentially flat on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, closing less than 0.1% lower despite strong retail sales data and a resurgence in AI chip stocks.
U.S. stocks drifted around their record heights following the latest signals that the U.S. economy continues to hum.
Key Takeaways The Travelers Companies shares surged to a record high Thursday after the insurer reported better-than-expected ...