NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged back from their record levels on Friday in a quiet finish to another winning week.

S&P 500—currently near its all-time highs, with a recent closing benchmark at approximately 6,450—stands at a crossroads.

Applied Materials Inc. suffered the worst single-day stock decline in five years after giving a disappointing sales and profit forecast, renewing concerns that the US trade dispute with China is ...

The Australian sharemarket is set to slide lower after US stocks edged back from their record levels on Friday.