The stock market had an exciting week! Prices went up and down, but ended mostly higher. This is important because it shows how the economy is doing. Think of the stock market as a big scoreboard for all the companies in the world.
- The S&P 500, a group of big companies, went up 1.6% on Friday.
- Some companies like AES did really well because of growing needs for energy from new technology.
- Other companies like NetApp had a tough day because sales weren't as good as expected.
| Company | Change |
|---|---|
| AES | +11.7% |
| Edison International | +6% |
| Erie Indemnity | +5.7% |
| Monster Beverage | +5.3% |
| NetApp | -15.6% |
