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On Thursday, July 17, 2025, the major U.S. indices closed trading at new record highs. The Dow Jones rose by 0.5% to 44,485.10 points, the S&P 500 climbed by approximately 0.5% to 6,297.46, the Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.7% to 20,884.27, marking its fourth consecutive record close. A stable U.S. economic picture, highlighted by stronger-than-expected retail sales (+0.6% in June) and declining initial jobless claims, contributed to this strength – a clear indication of robust consumer and labor market dynamics. Corporate earnings reports...