Wall Street Extends Gains as Rate Cut Hopes Fuel Afternoon Rally, Tech Leads the Charge

U.S. equities continued their upward trajectory in afternoon trading on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, with major indexes extending a multi-day winning streak. Investor optimism was largely buoyed by increasing expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December, coupled with a series of dovish economic data releases. Technology stocks were particularly strong performers, driving much of the market's gains as the holiday-shortened week progressed.Afternoon Trading Overview and Major IndexesAs th ...