S&P 500, NASDAQ and Dow futures show big gains after Wall Street ended volatile week on a high with AI stocks dictating things; here’s how key indices performed

Market Performance - The S&P 500 rose by 64.23 points to close at 6,602.99, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 493.15 points to finish at 46,245.41, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 195.03 points to 22,273.08 [5] - On Friday, November 21, 2025, the S&P 500 rallied nearly 2% before finishing with a gain of 1%, the Dow climbed 493 points or 1.1%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.9% [5] Nvidia's Impact - Nvidia's strong profit report initially alleviated concerns about a potential bubble in artificial intelligence technology, leading to a surge in US stocks [2] - Despite the initial gains, Nvidia's stock experienced volatility, dropping 4.3% before finishing with a loss of 1% [3][5] - The fluctuations in AI-linked stocks, including Nvidia, contributed to broader market swings, affecting overall market performance [3] Futures Market - Following the positive close on Wall Street, US stock futures showed strong performance, with Dow futures increasing by 552 points, S&P 500 futures advancing by 74 points, and Nasdaq futures climbing by 217.5 points [5]