Wall Street Closes Mixed Amid Inflation Data and Major Corporate Acquisitions

The U.S. stock market experienced a mixed close on Friday, December 5th, 2025, as investors digested fresh inflation data and a significant corporate acquisition, all while looking ahead to next week's pivotal Federal Reserve meeting. While the broader market indexes largely edged higher, individual stock movements were pronounced, driven by earnings reports and major corporate news.Major Market Indexes PerformanceOn Friday, the S&P 500 (SPX) demonstrated resilience, gaining 0.3% to reach 6870 points, neari ...