Washington D.C. – November 28, 2025 – The latest Federal Reserve Beige Book report, released on November 26, 2025, paints a concerning picture of declining U.S. consumer spending, signaling potential economic headwinds as the holiday season approaches. While higher-income households continue to demonstrate resilience, middle- and lower-income consumers are notably
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
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has staged a remarkable comeback, successfully erasing its November 2025 losses by the month's final trading day, Friday, November 28, 2025. This significant recovery not only marked a powerful late-month surge but also extended the index's impressive streak of monthly gains to seven, injecting
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.
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.
With Amazon and Walmart gearing up for the coming holiday season, competing on delivery speed and massive deals, small store owners may be fighting an uphill battle.
