Dow Falls Over 100 Points, Records Weekly Loss: Investor Sentiment Weakens, but Fear Index Remains in ‘Greed’ Zone
benzinga_article·- U.S. stocks finished mixed on Friday, with the Dow falling over 100 points while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recorded weekly gains. - Economic data showed the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index dropping to 51 in early August and U.S. retail sales declining 0.6% in July. - Eton Pharmaceuticals shares surged over 44% following strong financial results, whereas KinderCare Learning plummeted 46% after cutting its guidance.