Markets at midday: Stocks rise slightly on strong U.S. economic data
The major averages were higher in midday trading after the release of strong U.S. economic data for August and July. The Dow was up 55 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.1%. The S&P 500 hovered around the flatline. —Fred Imbert
Apple rises for fourth consecutive day
Shares of Apple rose 3.6% to another record high on Friday morning as the tech giant continued its recent surge ahead of its stock split. The stock was on pace for its best session in August and has gained more than 6% so far this week. Apple became the first U.S. company to have a market cap of $2 trillion earlier this week. — Jesse Pound
