The major U.S. equity indexes were mixed Friday but closed an eventful week for earnings and data modestly higher.

The Dow Jones dived after hot inflation data but pared losses. Nvidia partner Super Micro climbed. Fed Chief Powell wrapped up his testimony in Congress.

As a trying and tragic 2020 comes to a close, the stock market provided one of the ... "If 21.8% is the actual growth rate for the year, it will mark the largest annual earnings growth rate ...