Markets Right Now: Technology companies lead US stock gains

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 4 p.m. Stock indexes closed slightly higher on Wall Street, driven by solid gains in technology companies. HP rose 6.4 percent Friday after giving a strong outlook for next year.Powered by...

Gains for Tech Help US Stocks Higher, but Insurers Skid

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks finished mostly higher Friday to wrap up a subdued week, and technology companies did most of the heavy lifting. Investors were also pleased to see that shoppers spent more money in September. Printer and PC maker HP sent …Powered by...