US markets today: Wall Street inches up in choppy week as S&P 500, Nasdaq hit fresh highs

US stocks saw slight gains Friday, buoyed by strong earnings reports and easing tariff concerns, setting major indexes up for a positive week. Expedia and Gilead Sciences led the charge after exceeding expectations and raising outlooks. Meanwhile, Asian markets were mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 surging following tariff resolution news.