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The S&P 500 added 0.6% in a shortened trading session on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, wrapping up November with an all-time closing high. Tesla drove higher as an analyst highlighted a proposed federal framework for autonomous vehicles as a potential catalyst.

S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Index Logs Record Close in Black Friday Session

S&P 500 hits record high as tech and retail stocks shine. Nvidia gains 2.4%, Black Friday sales hit $10.8B, and small-caps rally on easing yields.

S&P 500 Hits Record High on Tech Rebound, Retail Optimism

The past week has been somewhat choppy as the United States was more or less focused on Thanksgiving, and not so much on throwing money around the markets. However, as Monday approaches, we will see liquidity pick up again.

NASDAQ, Dow Jones and S&P 500 Forecast – Week a Choppy One of US Indices

The US indices are all fairly quiet on Friday, which is typical, as most Americans will be away from the desk for the session, as most will look to Monday as the resumption of normal business.

NASDAQ, Dow Jones and S&P 500 Forecast – US Indices Quiet Day After Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving ushers in a quiet trading day for US markets, analysts are turning their attention to the prospects for 2025. The S&P 500 has outpaced global indices this year, climbing more than 25%, far outstripping the FTSE 100's 7% gain and the Eurostoxx 50's 5% rise.

S&P 500's exceptional year sets stage for 2025 growth

The US indices continue to see an upward tilt, despite the fact that only the overnight futures and the CFDs are moving, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Ultimately, this is a situation where the overall trend is strong and doesn't look to be going anywhere anytime soon.

NASDAQ, Dow Jones and S&P 500 Forecast – US Indices Look to Rally After Holiday

During the early hours on Wednesday, we have seen a lot of electronic bullishness in the overnight hours when it comes to the US indices. However, keep in mind that Thursday is Thanksgiving in the United States, so it'll be interesting to see if traders are willing to hang on

NASDAQ, Dow Jones and S&P 500 Forecast – US Indices Looks Strong Heading into Holiday

Rate-cutting central banks and more AI-related spending should support U.S. stocks

Here's why Wall Street's previously most bearish bank now sees the S&P 500 hitting 6,500 in 2025

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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Tuesday.

Dow, S&P 500 Settle At Record Highs, Best Buy Reports Weaker Than Expected Earnings: Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

The currency's climb is tied to President-elect Donald Trump. We break down why a strong greenback isn't necessarily bad for stocks.

The Dollar Is Up. The S&P 500 Shouldn't Be Worried.

The report showed that consumers were substantially more optimistic about future job availability.

CB Consumer Confidence Beats Estimates; SP500 Pulls Back Towards 6000

The US indices all look as if they are going to try to break above the recent ceiling, and the market is also looking at the Thanksgiving holiday coming on Thursday, as liquidity will be a major issue for those out there that are invested.

NASDAQ, Dow Jones and S&P 500 Forecast – US Indices Continue to Look Strong Overall

The benchmark stock index has been on a tear since the start of 2023. Expect another year of gains, according to Deutsche Bank.

The S&P 500 Will Rise 17% by End of 2025, Strategist Says. Here's Why.

REITs have performed poorly relative to the S&P 500 in recent years. But the S&P 500 is now expensive. REITs are very cheap. We present 3 of our favorite REITs to buy today.

Why REITs Will Beat The S&P 500 Going Forward

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Monday.

Dow, S&P 500 Reach Fresh Highs: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

The SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) has been in a strong uptrend this year, and the trend may continue if the Santa Claus rally happens. The fund, which has now become the second-biggest S&P 500 ETF after Vanguard, was trading at $597 on Monday.

3 reasons S&P 500 index ETFs like SPY, IVV, VOO will reverse soon

I believe the Fed is expected to make a major hawkish turn in December, revising the SEP projections for inflation, unemployment, and Federal Funds rates. In addition, the Fed is likely to pause the normalization policy in December.

SP500: Expect The Fed's Major Hawkish Turn In December

U.S. stocks tend to post “solid” returns during Thanksgiving week, with even stronger gains during presidential election years, according to BofA Global Research.

How S&P 500 tends to perform during Thanksgiving week and into New Year's Eve

The future production index increased to a three-year high.

Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index Rises To -2.7; SP500 Settles Near 6000

The early hours of Monday showed the US indices stronger, as it looks like we are going to try to break higher yet again, in what will be a should be an interesting week. Remember, Thursday is Thanksgiving Day in America.

NASDAQ, Dow Jones and S&P 500 Forecast – US Indices Look to Go Higher

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Barclays lifted its target for the S&P 500 next year to a level that is looking very similar to its Wall Street rivals.

Wall Street targets for S&P 500 next year huddled in narrow range as Barclays hikes view

There is so much that I am thankful for in the ETF industry. I'm going to list some categories, but I'm sure my brevity will cause me to regret the absence of others.

ETF Industry Gratitude

When valuations are high, the general wisdom says that one should expect a lower future target for the S&P 500 —but that's not the case. What gives?

How High Can the S&P 500 Go? The Math Behind Wall Street's Sky-High Price Targets.

Monitoring S&P 500 EPS data won't necessarily call a lengthy market top for the main stock market benchmark. When a correction starts, investors don't know the length or depth of the correction as it's starting. S&P 500 earnings are - at best - a coincident indicator, and probably more of a lagging indicator relative to the benchmark itself. Watching the benchmark itself and the technical aspects of market tops and bottoms is (probably) a better way to try and decipher whether a market has put in a longer-term top than earnings-watching.

S&P 500 Earnings Data Won't Call A Market Top

U.S. stocks have been on a tear over the past 12 months — momentum that is threatened in part by the potential for inflation-stoking tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump.

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