How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Dec. 5

The U.S. stock market rose to the edge of its all-time high.The S&P 500 added 0.2 percent Friday and finished just shy of its record closing level, which was set in October. It had briefly topped the mark during the day, before paring its gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2 percent, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.3 percent.The modest moves capped a quiet week for Wall Street, offering a respite following weeks of sharp and scary swings. Ulta Beauty helped lead the market after delivering a better profit than analysts expected and offering encouraging signals about the holiday shopping season.On Friday:The S&P 500 rose 13.28 points, or 0.2 percent, to 6,870.40.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 104.05 points, or 0.2 percent, to 47,954.99.The Nasdaq composite rose 72.99 points, or 0.3 percent, to 23,578.13.The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 9.67 points, or 0.4 percent, to 2,521.48.For the week:The S&P 500 is up 21.31 points, or 0.3 percent.The Dow is up 238.57 points, or 0.5 percent.The Nasdaq is up 212.44 points, or 0.9 percent.The Russell 2000 is up 21.05 points, or 0.8 percent.For the year:The S&P 500 is up 988.77 points, or 16.8 percent.The Dow is up 5,410.77 points, or 12.7 percent.The Nasdaq is up 4,267.34 points, or 22.1 percent.The Russell 2000 is up 291.33 points, or 13.1 percent.The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. They are meant for general informational purposes only and should not be construed or interpreted as a recommendation or solicitation. The Epoch Times does not provide investment, tax, legal, financial planning, estate planning, or any other personal finance advice. The Epoch Times holds no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided.