From Dow Jones & Company: 2025-05-16 09:32:00

The S&P 500 opened higher, set to extend its winning streak for the fifth consecutive day, capping off a strong week of gains for the market.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average started the day flat, with the S&P 500 up 0.1% and the Nasdaq Composite rising 0.2%. The S&P maintained its winning streak, while the Nasdaq ended its streak from last week.

The S&P 500 has now gone 18 consecutive sessions without a 1% decline, marking the longest stretch since 2025. Frank Cappelleri, founder of CappThesis, highlights this significant trend in the market.

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