If the two indexes finish at or around current levels, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite would notch their strongest gains over a six-day period since March 2022, according to Dow Jones Market Data. They have gained 5.9% and 7.4% during that time, respectively.

U.S. stock futures chased another day of gains on Friday amid the best week for the market so far this year. Signs of a strong consumer in retail sales data and Walmart’s earnings have offset recession fears that rocked stocks earlier this month.

US dollar and stock market indexes on Thursday showed positive signs as S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average rose more than one per cent each. We have a list of today's top performing stocks in the US Market.

The Dow jumped more than 400 points as Wall Street’s main indexes rose about 1% on Thursday as retail sales data for July indicated resilient consumer spending, allaying fears of an imminent recession in the world’s biggest economy.

Dow Jones rose over 500 points on Thursday morning as investors expressed confidence in the economy following robust retail sales and weekly job data. Shortly after the market opened, the Dow climbed 517 points or about 1.