The Dow and S&P 500 indexes closed higher on Friday, ending a four-day losing streak to start 2026. Gains in chip makers, industrials, and utilities fueled the market, with Caterpillar and Boeing seeing significant increases. However, tech giants like Apple and Microsoft, along with consumer discretionary stocks such as Amazon and Tesla, experienced declines. Analysts suggest a "buy the dip, sell the rip" mentality is present, with some caution regarding AI stock valuations.