 But the S&P 500 was up six for its fourth record close in a row and 35th of the year. The Nasdaq gained 51 for its fifth straight record close and 25th record of the year. Apple closed with a record high for the fifth straight session. Paramount will merge with Skydance, the new combined company valued at around $28 billion. And a reminder, the major earnings reports will come Friday this week when J.P. Morgan, Citigroup and Wells Fargo all deliver their latest numbers.