The U.S. stock market impressed investors and traders on Friday, concluding trading with a significant upward movement. Strengthening sectors such as commodities, oil, gas, and technology played a crucial role in this positive trading session.

The shareholders of Walt Disney Co. have made a significant decision by rejecting a proposal to withdraw from the Corporate Equality Index by the Human Rights Campaign. This index evaluates companies based on their support for equality for LGBTQ+ employees, including lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, and queer individuals.