[DowJonesToday]Dow Jones Edges Higher Amid Strong Earnings and Economic Optimism

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was up 56.19 (0.1174%) points today, as Wall Street continued its quiet ascent, flirting with all-time highs. The market's main narrative was a blend of robust corporate earnings reports and encouraging economic data, alongside anticipation for key inflation figures. Investors closely monitored the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index data, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, and awaited signals ahead of next week's Fed meeting, where a 25 b ...