US stocks rallied on November 26, 2025, with the Nasdaq Composite leading gains as traders weighed retail-sales data and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. The advance extended to major European and Asian benchmarks.

The Nasdaq Composite rose more than 100 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 171 points, a 0.4% increase. The S&P 500 advanced 0.5%, extending two consecutive days of gains despite the broader market remaining on track for a down month.

European markets also climbed. Germany’s DAX increased 0.2% to 23,500.98, France’s CAC 40 rose 0.2% to 9,623.22, and the FTSE 100 added 0.1%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 1.9% to 49,559.07.

U.S. retail sales rose 0.2% in September 2025, a modest gain that contributed to market optimism about potential Federal Reserve easing. In premarket trading at 7:32 a.m. ET, Dow futures were up 0.5%, Nasdaq futures fell 0.4%, and S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, reflecting a mixed tone ahead of the regular session.

U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones falling around 250 points on Monday.

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US stock futures are down in Monday's morning session as equities start off December trading in a slump. This all comes ahead of the Federal Reserve's December FOMC meeting next week, as Wall Street maintains an optimistic outlook on central bank officials cutting interest rates.

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Q32 Bio Inc. (NASDAQ:QTTB) shares shot up 171% to $5.91 after the company sold its Phase 2 complement inhibitor ADX-097 to Akebia for $12 million upfront and potential milestone and royalty payments up to $592 million.

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US stock indices slip as tech stocks weaken and Bitcoin falls, with futures testing key support while traders watch sentiment and December seasonality.

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US equities declined on Monday as weakness in cryptocurrencies, renewed pressure on artificial intelligence-linked stocks and rising expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike unsettled global markets at the start of December trading. The S&P 500 fell 0.6%, the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.8%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 275 points, or 0.6%.

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On Thanksgiving holiday week, the S&P 500 rose 1.7% from its previous week's close, reaching 6,849.09 by the close of trading on Friday, 28 November 2025. In 2026, the FedWatch tool gives better than even odds for additional quarter-point rate cuts on 29 April (2026-Q2), 29 July (2026-Q3), and 9 December (2026-Q4), which is unchanged from the previous week.

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U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining for the fifth straight session as rate cut hopes surged and risk appetite returned across tech, crypto and commodities.

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U.S. futures and international equities markets started the week lower and bond yields rose as investors shifted away from risky assets.

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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Friday.

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U.S. stock futures were little changed on Sunday, as investors look to end the year on a positive note after a volatile November.

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The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index has clocked a healthy gain of close to 20% year to date as of this writing. Many companies in the tech sector are witnessing solid business growth thanks to the catalyst of the AI megatrend.

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November historically has been a strong month for the U.S. stock market. This year's gains didn't come easy.

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The stock market has been a rollercoaster this year, marked by geopolitical tensions, trade wars, and shifting Federal Reserve policies that have left investors on edge.

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Amid the ups and downs of the past year including the "tariff crash" in April, the US stock market has still posted a double-digit total return since last Thanksgiving. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 Growth have been the best performers of the domestic index ETFs shown, with gains of more than 20%.

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Stocks blessed investors with a rebound during the shortened Thanksgiving week of trading. After a rocky month, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 3.7% and 3.2%, respectively, in last week through Friday. For the S&P 500, this was the best performance during the holiday week since 2008.

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Markets ended mixed for November, but the S&P 500 is up better than 16% in 2025 and the NASDAQ has advanced just over 20%. More doubts are being raised about the AI Narrative, but the vast majority of equity gains continue to be powered by a few megacaps.

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The stock market resurrected itself this month, and now has a healthy look heading into December. PCE inflation and ADP jobs data now loom.

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The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.65% on Friday to 23,365.69, stretching its rally to a fifth straight session even as the index closed November down around 2%. The S&P 500 rose 0.54% to 6,849.09, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 289.30 points, finishing at 47,716.42 during the post-Thanksgiving half-day.

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November saw a volatile market, with a sector rotation from growth to value, masking underlying fragility despite the S&P 500's resilience. Liquidity constraints, not Fed commentary or earnings, drove market stress and sector rotation, with bank reserves at historically fragile levels.

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The Investment Committee debate whether the market will rally into year-end.

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Traders had no shortage of buzz to unpack before and after Thanksgiving, including a handful of earnings and more AI sector turmoil triggered by Nvidia (NVDA).

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Stocks were rising again midday Friday, putting Wall Street on pace for a fifth straight day of gains as rate cut hopes surged and risk appetite returned across tech, crypto and commodities.

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As of Wednesday's close, U.S. stock indexes (NYSE: SPY) (NYSE: VOO) (NASDAQ: QQQ) are on track for their strongest week since June, with the Nasdaq 4.2%, the S&P 500 gaining 3.2%, and the Dow rising 2.6%.

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Jim Lacamp, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management senior vice president, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the latest market trends, the Fed's interest rate outlook, inflation concerns, market outlook, and more.

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To round out the holiday week, @CharlesSchwab's Joe Mazzola considers the broadening activity in markets heathy for the long-term but remains cautious. Expectations of a FOMC interest rate cut in December is something he sees setting up a volatile scenario as market dynamics shift.

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Peter Oppenheimer, chief global equity strategist at Goldman Sachs, says the prospect of Federal Reserve rates at about 3% by the middle of next year, ongoing economic growth and "some moderation in the dollar" bodes well for stocks in 2026. "Aggregate upside I think is limited because valuations are reasonably high," Oppenheimer tells Bloomberg Television.

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Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market moves for November 28, 2025. It's the final trading day of November and the S&P 500 is on track for its first monthly drop in six months, while the Nasdaq may fall for the first time since March, with tech being a big reason why.

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US stocks rose on Friday as the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 each gained 0.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 124 points, or 0.3%, even as a data-centre failure briefly halted futures and options trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

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I reiterate a buy recommendation for assets tracking main American indices, highlighting robust S&P 500 fundamentals and strong Q3 earnings growth. SPY and similar index funds benefit from continued fund inflows, positive seasonality, and a resilient U.S. economy.

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US stocks edge higher on thin post-Thanksgiving volume, but November's losing streak looks set. Tech doubts weigh as indices snap months of gains.

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US equity indices traded quietly in a shortened post-Thanksgiving session, with the NASDAQ 100, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and S&P 500 all holding firm near support levels. Short-term pullbacks are viewed as buying opportunities, with December seasonality expected to favor further upside.

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Max Kettner, HSBC chief multi-asset strategist, says the December Federal Reserve interest rate decision won't have much an impact on risk assets. He says earnings are more important.

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As expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed) cut interest rates by another 25 basis points on October 29, and now the capital markets are forecasting what moves the Fed may make for the remainder of the year.

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Markets have rallied strongly, with major indexes above short-term averages, signaling bullish momentum as December begins. Seasonal strength, potential rate cuts, and extended ACA subsidies provide tailwinds for further gains and improved consumer sentiment.

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U.S. tech stocks mostly gained, while a CME Group outage halted trading in index futures and other key contracts.

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U.S. stock futures halted trading on Friday amid a data center glitch, after Wednesday's advances. However, the benchmark index tracking ETFs were trading higher.

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With US markets observing the Thanksgiving holiday, global equities took a collective breath yesterday.

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U.S. futures are mostly flat Thursday night following a break in regular trading for the Thanksgiving holiday. Apple faces a potential $38 billion fine in India and files a case against the country's antitrust body.

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U.S. futures are mostly flat Thursday night following a break in regular trading for the Thanksgiving holiday. Alibaba's AI glasses, which cost less than Meta's $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, go on sale.

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The commentary emphasizes continued bullish momentum in U.S. indices, with the NASDAQ 100, Dow Jones 30, and S&P 500 all pressing key resistance levels. Despite potential short-term pullbacks, the broader uptrends remain firmly intact.

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A rebound in global AI-related stocks continued , while U.S. markets were closed for Thanksgiving.

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Stocks are having their best Thanksgiving week since 2012 but as Americans around the country rush to put their turkeys in the oven even more market gains could be heating up.

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Wall Street has plenty to be thankful for right now, with investors hoping that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month.

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Global markets rose on hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut and as investor optimism over artificial intelligence returns. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday

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Asking for a Trend anchor, Josh Lipton takes a look back on the trading day on November 26, 2025. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq ended Wednesday's session higher, the best 4-day stretch since May.

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Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

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Market Domination Overtime anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the day's trading for November 26, 2025. US stocks closed Wednesday's session in positive territory for a fourth consecutive session with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 314 points (0.67%), as all three of the major market averages recover from last week's sell-off.

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This year's prospects of a Santa Claus rally appear to be brightening as the economic landscape continues to clear and consumers recapture their confidence.

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U.S. stocks rallied for a fourth straight day on Wednesday, having clawed back all of last week's losses ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Major stock indexes rose for a fourth straight session, boosted by expectations for interest-rate cuts and renewed enthusiasm for the AI trade. Nasdaq rose 0.8%, and the S&P 500 gained 0.7%.

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Wall Street extended its winning streak to four consecutive sessions on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing over 400 points by midday and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both gaining ground.

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Major U.S. equities indexes climbed Thursday afternoon ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday amid renewed optimism about a Federal Reserve rate cut next month. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all rose close to 1%.

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Investors parsed fresh economic data and doubled down on bets the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December.

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US stocks extend four-day rally as tech stocks lead gains. Nasdaq reclaims 50-day MA support while Fed rate cut bets fuel cautiously bullish market forecast.

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Wedbush Securities managing director and global head of technology research, Dan Ives, speaks with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about his 10 top stock picks for 2025. The Federal Reserve is largely expected to cut rates at its December meeting, leaving investors watching for signs about what's next for the central bank.

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Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after the agricultural equipment giant posted fourth-quarter results and issued a worse-than-expected fiscal 2026 outlook.

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US equities advanced on Wednesday as Wall Street attempted to build on two straight days of gains, even as the broader market remains on track for a down month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 171 points, or 0.4%.

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Shares in Europe and Asia advanced on Wednesday after benchmarks on Wall Street surged on hopes the Federal Reserve will soon opt to cut interest rates.The future for the S&P 500 gained 0.3%, while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.2%.In early European trading, Germany's DAX gained 0.2% to 23,500.98, while the CAC 40 in Paris also rose 0.2%, to 9,623.22. Britain's FTSE 100 edged 0.1% higher.In Asia, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 rose 1.9% to 49,559.07 in a broad rally that encompassed major exporters and technology shares.

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US futures were mixed again on Wednesday, but this followed a session that started in stuttering fashion but ended with one of the strongest finishes in weeks.  Dow Jones futures were up 0.5%, the S&P 500 was flat, while the Nasdaq was seen falling 0.4%.

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U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 100 points on Tuesday.

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Global markets showed positive momentum as Wall Street saw strong gains, with the Nasdaq Composite up over 100 points and European and Asian markets rallying amid optimism of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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Trump Media Interim CEO Kevin McGurn took the role April 21, 2026 and his interim status raises leadership and deal risk around the $6 billion merger.

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SpaceX Cursor acquisition option pairs Cursor's developer reach with Colossus compute and could force IPO disclosure, shifting investor positioning.

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Trump Spirit Airlines aid comments could pull the White House into a possible Spirit rescue, raising regulatory scrutiny and reshaping rescue talks.

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Tesla Q1 2026 earnings preview sees automotive gross margin and a 50,363-unit inventory gap as low implied volatility may limit post-earnings moves.

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Tractor Supply earnings showed weaker Q1 profitability and reaffirmed FY2026 guidance, leaving execution the near-term test for traders.

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