Ryan and others point to higher yields on U.S. government bonds, seen as risk-free if held to term, as one factor dimming the allure of stocks. The benchmark 10-year yield is around 4.5%, well above ...

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 added 0.5% on Thursday, July 17, 2025, notching a record closing high for the first time in a week as June retail sales exceeded economists' forecasts.Pepsi stock popped ...