U.S. Indexes Moved Upward Friday; Kenvue Led Increases

U.S. stock indexes increased Friday with the rising 0.53%. Meanwhile, the rose 0.52%, and the rose 0.52%.

The of small-cap stocks declined 0.56%, and the Cboe Volatility Index was down 15.84%.

Among companies with at least $10 billion in market value, Kenvue Inc. (KVUE), was the biggest leader during the session, adding 8.43%, and American Express Co. (AXP) gained 7.29%. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) rounded out the top three leaders on Friday, with shares adding 5.92%.

Hims & Hers Health Inc. (HIMS) posted the largest decline, tumbling 15.76%, followed by Kinross Gold Corp. (KGC) shares, which fell 9.01%. Shares of Fermi Inc. (FRMI) declined 8.97%.

In commodities news, Brent crude oil futures were up 0.03%, while gold futures were down 1.38%. slipped 0.05% to $106,426.

The 10-Year Treasury yield climbed to 4.008%.

Stock indexes in Asia were down, with Japan’s NIKKEI 225 Index falling 1.44% and China’s Shanghai Composite Index falling 1.95%.

In Europe, indexes were mixed, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index flat and the FTSE 100 Index dropping 0.86% from the previous close.

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