The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in overall market sentiment, but the index remained in the "Greed" zone on Friday.
The Dow Jones index closed higher on Friday, with all three major indices recording gains for the seventh straight week.
On the economic data front, the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index fell to -14.5 in December, recording the weakest reading in four months. U.S. industrial production increased by 0.2% from the prior month in November, following a revised 0.9% decline in October.
Shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) surged to an all-time high on Friday after the ...