The market had a slow summer Friday, with small gains and losses after a busy week of data and earnings. The Nasdaq Composite reached a new record close, marking its 11th record close in 2025 with a 0.1% increase. The S&P 500 ended flat, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, losing 142 points.
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