U.S. stocks close higher to extend winning streak

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday, as the three major averages recorded their sixth straight positive week.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 36.86 points, or 0.09 percent, to 43,275.91. The S&P 500 added 23.20 points, or 0.40 percent, to 5,864.67, recording a fresh all-time high, as well as its sixth straight week of gains, the longest streak in 2024. The Nasdaq Composite Inde