Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow rise as Fed-favored PCE inflation data looms

US stocks moved higher on Friday as Wall Street looked ahead to a delayed reading on inflation that could still help shape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) edged up 0.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rose 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) gained nearly 0.2% following a mixed Thursday session. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is edging toward a fresh record high, after eking out three days of modest gains. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq (^IXIC) is eyeing its ninth ...