Markets Right Now: Indexes renew records; trading ends early
The Dow Jones industrial average and other major market benchmarks renewed record highs, though trading was relatively quiet.
Safe-play stocks like utilities and phone companies posted solid gains.
Stocks are edging higher in midday trading as the market continues a record-setting run.
The Dow Jones industrial average and other major indexes were trading at record highs Friday, though trading was relatively quiet as investors returned from the Thanksgiving holiday.
Energy companies fell along with the price of crude oil.
The Dow Jones industrial average and the Standard & Poor's 500 index opened at record highs Friday, as did the Russell 2000 index of small-company stocks.
Safe-play stocks like utilities and phone companies were among the biggest winners in early trading.