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The market closed out the week with a steady finish as major indexes extended their record‑setting run despite continued volatility in oil and bond markets. The S&P 500 gained 0.6% for the week, the Dow added 0.8%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.6%, supported by strength in select health care and telecom‑infrastructure names. Treasury yields remained elevated, with the 10‑year climbing to 5.24%, keeping pressure on rate‑sensitive sectors even as equities held firm. Oil prices continued to swing sharply amid Middle East tensions, with Brent crude settling near $104 per barrel. Overall, markets showed resilience in the face of rising yields and geopolitical uncertainty. Below is this week’s dividend watch list. Continue reading →