The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained ground on Friday, bolstered by technology stocks, while Netflix surged after exceeding subscriber growth estimates. Shares of Netflix jumped 10.2% to a rec

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 chalked up record closing highs on Friday, with the Nasdaq also in positive territory, as markets were boosted by an earnings-driven jump in Netflix shares and broader gains across technology stocks.

Wall Street futures climbed on Friday, led by gains in those tracking the Nasdaq 100 as technology shares broadly advanced, while Netflix surged following upbeat results.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 chalked up record closing highs today, with the Nasdaq also in positive territory, as markets were boosted by an earnings-driven jump in Netflix shares and broader gains across technology stocks.