The S&P 500 hit a new record on Wednesday, even as soaring gas prices fuel inflation and consumer confidence sinks.

The S&P 500 on Friday clinched its eighth straight weekly gain, the index’s longest winning streak since 2023. The reasons might sound familiar: strong corporate earnings and AI…

U.S. stocks rose Tuesday, catching up after a holiday, as optimism over U.S.-Iran talks lifted sentiment. The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow hovered near record highs, while oil prices…