Core Viewpoint - The U.S. stock market experienced significant gains leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, driven by investor optimism regarding a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December [2]. Market Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 314.67 points (0.67%) to close at 47,427.12 on November 26, 2025, reflecting strong investor sentiment [2]. - Dow Futures remained nearly unchanged during early trading on the holiday [2]. Company-Specific Movements - Notable gainers among Dow components included Boeing (BA) with a rise of 2.46%, Walmart (WMT) increasing by 2.07%, and Microsoft (MSFT) up by 2.04% [3]. - Conversely, Salesforce (CRM) saw a decline of 2.51%, Merck (MRK) decreased by 0.73%, and 3M (MMM) dropped by 0.43% [3].
[DowJonesToday]US Stock Market Closed for Thanksgiving; Rate Cut Hopes Drive Pre-Holiday Gains
Stock Market News·2025-11-27 21:09