Stocks End Volatile Week Lower as Swings Ease by Friday

The S&P 500 closed at 7,411.98 on Friday, July 24, 2026 — up 0.05% on the day but down for the week after sharp intraday swings, per The Wall Street Journal. Reporter Krystal Hur noted markets calmed by Friday's close, though the weekly loss held. Whether selling pressure has run its course remains unclear.