Major U.S. indexes opened mixed Friday, with the Dow rising modestly while SpaceX shares fell after a second Starship test delay.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2% at the open Friday, supported by a pullback in oil prices after recent gains. The S&P 500 edged up fractionally, while the Nasdaq showed mixed movement in early trading.
SpaceX shares declined following the company’s second delay of its Starship test flight due to weather. The stock has trended lower since its IPO, extending losses after the latest setback.
Oil prices eased from multi-week highs, providing some relief to equity markets after a volatile session earlier in the week.