U.S. stock markets surged, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 closing at record highs, marking the sixth consecutive week of gains and the longest winning streak in 2024. The Dow climbed to a new record high of 43,239.05 points (+0.37%), bolstered by a 9% surge in Travelers Companies Inc. shares. The S&P 500 rose 0.40% to close at an all-time high of 5,864.67, and has now risen in 10 of the past 11 months. Strong corporate earnings fueled the rally, with Netflix shares soaring over 6% after reporting strong earnings and subscriber growth. Nvidia gained 0.9% following robust third-quarter results and forecasts from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), which lifted chip stocks and provided a boost to the technology sector. Technology shares broadly advanced, leading to gains in the Nasdaq 100. Nasdaq futures point to extended gains, reflecting investor optimism amid solid earnings reports and strong economic data despite market uncertainty.