Stock Market News·2025-11-28 22:07Market Performance Summary - U.S. stock markets experienced a strong finish on Black Friday, marking a fifth consecutive day of gains across major indexes, with the S&P 500 rising 0.5% to 6,849.09, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increasing 0.6% to 47,716.42, and the Nasdaq Composite climbing 0.7% to 23,365.69 [1][2] - For the week, the S&P 500 gained 3.7%, the Dow advanced 3.2%, the Nasdaq surged 4.9%, and the Russell 2000 added 5.5% [3] Monthly Performance Insights - November showed mixed results, with the S&P 500 and Dow extending their winning streaks to seven months, while the Nasdaq Composite experienced its first monthly decline since March, falling 1.5% [3] Market Drivers and Sentiment - Market optimism is driven by expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, with an 83% probability of a December cut being priced in by traders [4] - Recent economic data, including a decrease in initial jobless claims to a seven-month low of 216,000, supports the case for monetary easing [4] Notable Stock Movements - Intel (INTC) was the top performer in the S&P 500, surging 10.2% due to speculation about becoming a foundry supplier for Apple (AAPL) [6] - Nvidia (NVDA) shares declined by 1.8%, concluding November with a double-digit percentage loss, reflecting concerns about competitive threats and high valuations in the AI sector [6] - Eli Lilly (LLY) slipped 2.6% after reaching a historic $1 trillion market capitalization, driven by its weight-loss drugs [6] - Sandisk (SNDK) gained nearly 4% following its debut in the S&P 500, potentially increasing demand from index-tracking funds [6] Retail Sector Performance - Major retailers like Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), and Amazon (AMZN) finished up approximately 1% to 2% on Black Friday, while Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) rose 2.9% [7] Upcoming Market Events - Investors are expected to monitor key economic data releases, including Eurozone CPI data and unemployment figures, which will provide insights into the international economy [11] - Earnings announcements from companies like Globus Maritime (GLBS) and Meituan (HKG: 03690) are scheduled, which will offer insights into corporate performance [11]