US stocks ended higher on Friday as accelerating consumer prices strengthened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike next week. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all gained, while Dell surged to a record high. Oil prices fell but remained sharply higher for the week amid concerns over Middle East supply disruptions.

US stocks fell as Brent crude surged 6% to $107 a barrel and Treasury yields climbed to multi-year highs. Rising energy prices and producer inflation data strengthened…

US stocks opened higher on Friday despite data showing consumer prices accelerated in August. The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained at the open, putting the major indexes on…