U.S. stock-market indexes traded in record territory after modest opening gains on Friday as investors assessed a round of economic data and earnings releases. Inflation data came in weaker than expected, while retail sales jumped last month, but were in line with forecasts. Over the week, the main indexes were on track to post modest gains. The S&P 500 was up 4 points, or 0.2%, to 2,555. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index was up 20 points, or 0.3%, to 6,610. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 38 points, or 0.2%, to 22,876 at the open. Shares of large banks were in focus. Bank of America shares fell after third-quarter earnings results, while Wells Fargo & Co shares declined as earnings missed estimates.
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