The Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETF was rising 0.6% on Friday morning at $266.77, putting the fund on pace to potentially book its first record close since November 2021, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

The S&P 500 ( ^GSPC) advanced 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) gained 300 points or 0.8%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC) flipped between positive an negative territory, after the major gauges closed Thursday in the green.

U.S. stocks climbed Thursday after market superstar Nvidia and another round of companies said they’re making even fatter profits than expected. The S&P 500 pulled 0.5% higher after flipping between gains and losses several times during the day.

Stocks rose in afternoon trading on Wall Street Friday, keeping the market on track for its fifth gain in a row. Markets have been volatile over the last few weeks, losing ground in the runup to elections in November,

Asian stock rise following gains on Wall Street after market superstar Nvidia and other companies said they’re making even fatter profits than expected.

Earnings season mostly wrapped up this week, capped off by Nvidia's results. The dollar, meanwhile, continued to rise, hitting its highest level since 2022.