Stock Market Live November 27: S&P 500 (VOO) Rises to Start Holiday-Shortened Week

Market Overview - The S&P 500 closed down 2% for the week, but showed a rebound on the final trading day, continuing into Monday with the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF opening 0.6% higher [1][7]. Upcoming Economic Data - The U.S. federal government is set to release retail sales and producer price index data for October on Tuesday, with the stock market closing on Thursday and an early closure at 1 p.m. on Black Friday [2]. Earnings Reports - No earnings reports are scheduled for this morning, but Agilent Technologies is expected to report its fiscal Q4 profits this evening, with analysts predicting earnings of $1.58 per share [3]. - Other S&P 500 component companies, including Dell Technologies, Analog Devices, and Autodesk, are also set to report earnings tomorrow [4]. Retirement Planning Insights - A new report suggests that many Americans are reconsidering their retirement plans, focusing on the difference between accumulation and distribution of investments [5]. - After answering three quick questions, many individuals are finding they can retire earlier than expected [6].