New York, NY – November 28, 2025 – The U.S. stock market concluded its shortened Black Friday 2025 trading session with a resounding flourish, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all posted solid gains. This impressive performance capped off the best weekly rally for
The dust is settling on another record-breaking holiday shopping weekend, as Black Friday and Thanksgiving 2025 data reveal a robust, albeit complex, picture for the retail and e-commerce sectors. Initial reports indicate resilient consumer spending, heavily skewed towards online channels, even as economic headwinds continue to shape purchasing decisions. As
Black Friday 2025 has drawn to a close, marking a critical juncture for e-commerce titan Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and the broader retail sector. While initial narratives hinted at a significant stock rally driven by robust shopper activity and Thanksgiving discounts, a closer examination reveals a more nuanced picture.
Black Friday 2025 has delivered a significant boost to the retail sector, with retail-focused Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) showing a generally positive performance. This uplift, though modest on Black Friday itself, contributes to the broader market's achievement of its best week in six months, signaling renewed investor optimism regarding the
As the festive season approaches, investors are keenly eyeing the calendar for potential disruptions to regular stock market operations. Thanksgiving Day and the subsequent Black Friday are not just significant holidays for families and retailers; they also bring crucial changes to the trading schedules of the New York Stock Exchange
Reports from Nvidia, Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, and Target provide both a look into the financials of great businesses and a deeper look into three of the biggest markets: AI, housing, and consumer spending.
Gemini 3 is out and it may change the landscape in artificial intelligence. Benchmarks have it performing better than GPT-5, and Google is leaning into its competitive advantages in AI tech.
Washington D.C. – November 26, 2025 – The financial world is abuzz with the news that Kevin Hassett, a close economic advisor and staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, has emerged as the leading contender to become the next Chair of the Federal Reserve. This development, intensifying in late November
As the calendar inches closer to the end of 2025, a palpable sense of excitement is sweeping through financial markets. Investors are increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve is poised to usher in a new era of monetary easing, with strong expectations for interest rate cuts building to a fever
As the United States stands on the eve of Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, the financial markets are abuzz with a palpable sense of cautious optimism. Major U.S. stock indices are positioned for potential further gains, reflecting a historical tendency for positive market performance around the holiday season. Investors
As Thanksgiving Week 2025 unfolds, investors and market watchers are keenly observing the rhythm of the financial markets, which often deviates from its regular cadence during major holidays. Today, Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the stock market is indeed open, operating under its standard trading hours. This allows for a full
As Wall Street gears up for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 26, 2025, U.S. stock futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are all ticking higher, signaling a broadly optimistic close to a holiday-shortened trading week. This upward momentum, which has seen major indices extend recent gains,
Target’s third quarter results aligned with Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but the company continues to face subdued sales trends. Management attributed the ongoing softness primarily to cautious consumer spending and weakness in discretionary categories such as home and apparel. CEO Brian Cornell acknowledged, “Our business has not been performing up to its potential over the last few years,” highlighting Target’s focus on refining merchandising and elevating in-store and digital experiences. Leadership pointed to progress in food and beverage and digital fulfillment, but recognized that broader improvements are still necessary.
The Federal Reserve Board's October 2025 Discount Rate Meeting Minutes, released just weeks before the end of the year, have sent clear signals of a central bank navigating a complex economic landscape. The minutes reveal a unanimous decision to lower the primary credit rate and a second consecutive cut to
As the calendar turns to late November 2025, the United States economy finds itself at a critical juncture, marked by persistent signs of stalling inflation and increasingly weak consumer spending. This confluence of economic headwinds is not only reshaping the immediate outlook for financial markets but is also signaling a
As millions of Americans prepare to hit the roads for the Thanksgiving holiday in 2025, a significant and welcome trend has emerged: national and regional gasoline prices are hovering at levels not seen in nearly four years. This substantial drop in fuel costs offers a tangible financial reprieve for holiday
The financial markets are currently gripped by a palpable anticipation of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, with a strong consensus forming around a reduction at the upcoming December Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, scheduled for December 10, 2025. This widespread expectation marks a significant pivot in
As the U.S. prepares to feast and shop, the financial markets brace for a predictable yet impactful shift. With Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025) and Black Friday (November 28, 2025) on the horizon, stock market operations and trading volumes are set to undergo significant changes, marking one of the
