Nasdaq Falls 2.15%, S&P 500 Down 1.67% Amid Rising Oil Prices and Iran Conflict

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Stocks finished lower on Friday, with the Nasdaq down 2.15%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 1.73%, and the S&P 500 falling 1.67%, marking its fifth consecutive weekly decline. The continued rise in oil prices, linked to the ongoing Iran conflict, has put pressure on the markets and could lead to further downside. Jim Cramer noted that historically, oil shocks have led to bear markets with 20% drawdowns, suggesting a strategy of raising cash. He indicated a shift in investor focus from tech stocks to oil and pharmaceutical stocks amid current market dynamics.