Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Close At New Highs On Cool CPI Data
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The US stock market closed at new highs on Friday, driven by a lower-than-expected inflation report, which led to a boost in major indexes and individual stocks such as IBM and Advanced Micro Devices.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major indexes posted healthy gains Friday after a lower-than-expected inflation report. IBM soared 7.9% and helped lift the Dow, as well as chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices. All three major indexes got a boost as the U.S. Consumer Price Index readout came in softer than expected, paving the way for more interest rate cuts.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on October 25, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.