Stocks reached record highs last week despite mixed inflation data, as investors focused on signs of labor-market weakness over inflation risk. Chris Larkin, managing director at E*TRADE, noted that the market is betting on continued growth despite uncertainties. This optimism led to multiple record highs in the stock market.

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