12:55 PM EDT, 07/24/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Financial stocks were advancing in Friday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 1.1% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) increasing 0.6%.

The Philadelphia Housing Index was climbing 1.9%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) added 2.1%.

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) was declining 1.9% to $63,849, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was falling 4 basis points to 4.663%.

In corporate news, Digital Realty Trust ( DLR ) reported Q2 core funds from operations and operating revenue above market expectations late Thursday, and the company also raised its 2026 core FFO and sales guidance. Its shares jumped past 13%.