Dow Retreats on Financials Weakness. Nasdaq Rises 0.3%.

Core Viewpoint - A significant decline in financial stocks has led to a decrease in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, marking a second consecutive weekly decline for the index [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.6%, equating to a loss of 274 points on Friday [1] - The S&P 500 index remained flat, while the Nasdaq Composite experienced a gain of 0.3% [1] - Despite the consecutive weekly losses, the Dow is approximately one percent away from its record closing high [1]