Market Snapshot: Stocks end the week on a downbeat as rising COVID cases weigh

Stock benchmarks closed out the week lower, but the Nasdaq Composite booked a weekly gain as rising COVID-19 cases fan doubts about the economic recovery, offset partly by optimism over vaccines prospects.

Stock benchmarks closed out the week lower, but the Nasdaq Composite booked a weekly gain as rising COVID-19 cases fan doubts about the economic recovery, offset partly by optimism over vaccines prospects.