The streak ended. The week did not turn green. The president named Iran at the Pentagon.
Eight facts
- Close (AP / Yahoo): Dow 52,573.29 +0.98%. S&P 7,656.98. Nasdaq 26,333.04. Midday was 52,649 at 1:13. Week still Dow β1.6%.
- Oil: Brent settled $104.61. After the bell, Yahoo $104.42. Not Thursdayβs $108.93. CPI already 0.4% / 3.4%. FOMC 15β16.
- Politics: Trump at the Pentagon: βThatβs why we fight today.β He linked 9/11 to Iran. Hegseth named tankers. Vance was in New York. Not a ceasefire.
- Crime: Aanand Shukla, 60 months, more than $27 million hidden. Plea was March 10. Not todayβs Minnesota charge.
- International: Hormuz seven ships Thursday (Kpler / Reuters). Prewar ~125. Salalah Monday is a reported meeting. Not a deal.
- Sports: Miami 77, FAMU 7. 856 yards, school record. 42 first downs. Mensah 14/15. Ohio State at Texas, Saturday 7:30 ET, ABC β no score yet.
- Intel closed $102.94 +2.61% after Thursdayβs dump. Apple $332.27 +1.75%. One name is not the Dow.
- Kauai: last trusted print 66% on, up from 32%. North shore: no ETA. Lowell is a one-liner.
What this means for you
If you hold an index, Friday paid part of the week. If you needed Hormuz open, seven is not 125. If you needed Austin, wait until Saturday. If the day is too heavy, 988. Not investment advice.
Bottom line: 52,573. A Pentagon quote. 77β7. See you Saturday.
GLHR NEWS explains the news. Not investment, tax, or trading advice. Do your own work before you act.
