The major US stock indices closed higher on Friday, with increased investor confidence regarding the outlook for the US economy following the earnings reports of major technology companies, along with economic data and announcements from central banks. According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 index closed up 44.32 points, or 0.98%, at 4581.73 points, while the Nasdaq composite rose by 262.47 points, or 1.87%, to 14312.58 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 169.42 points, or 0.48%, to 35452.14 points.
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