Strong earnings and upbeat economic data power stocks to fresh all-time highs

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on July 15, 2025, in New York City.

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• The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh records on Thursday on strong earnings and economic data.
• Q2 earnings season is off to a strong start, with 71% of firms beating estimates.
• Jobless claims also ticked lower while retail sales rose, soothing concerns about the economy.

US stocks closed at a record high...