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US Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Dow Jumps 400 Points as Weak Jobs Data Supercharges Fed Cut Bets

US Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Dow Jumps 400 Points as Weak Jobs Data Supercharges Fed Cut Bets

U.S. stocks pushed higher after the closing bell on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging more than 400 points and all major indexes ending near record territory. A surprisingly weak private payrolls report, easing bond yields and resilient services-sector data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at next week’s policy meeting. WV News+2Reuters+2 Market recap: indexes climb toward record highs By the close of trading: The S&P 500 now sits less than a percentage point below its all‑time high from late October, while the Dow is also within 1% of its own
3 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Dow Near Record High as Weak Jobs Data Supercharges Fed Cut Bets

US Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: Dow Near Record High as Weak Jobs Data Supercharges Fed Cut Bets

The US stock market spent Wednesday trading just shy of record territory as investors digested a surprisingly weak private‑jobs report, a still‑resilient services sector, and a flood of 2026 stock‑market forecasts clustering around fresh all‑time highs. By early afternoon, the S&P 500 was up about 0.4%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average roughly 0.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite about 0.2%, leaving the S&P within half a percent of its record high set in late October.The Washington Post Later in the session, a global markets wrap from Reuters showed those gains moderating, with the Dow up about 0.4%, the S&P barely positive,
3 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Dow Rises, Nasdaq Slips as Weak Jobs Data and AI Jitters Cap a Nervy Session – December 3, 2025 Close

US Stock Market Today: Dow Rises, Nasdaq Slips as Weak Jobs Data and AI Jitters Cap a Nervy Session – December 3, 2025 Close

At the closing bell on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the US stock market delivered a mixed finish as investors digested a shockingly weak private‑sector jobs report and fresh worries about big‑tech AI spending. The S&P 500 remains less than 1% from its late‑October record high, even as Wall Street wrestles with evidence of a cooling labor market and questions about just how profitable the AI boom will really be. Spectrum News 13+1 After the Bell: A Market Caught Between Growth Worries and Rate‑Cut Hopes Despite the red on the Nasdaq screen, Wednesday’s session was more “pause” than panic. Volatility stayed subdued: the Cboe VIX hovered
3 December 2025
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US Economy News Today, December 3, 2025: Fed Cut Bets, Weaker Dollar, Data Deluge and Shutdown Fallout

US Economy News Today, December 3, 2025: Fed Cut Bets, Weaker Dollar, Data Deluge and Shutdown Fallout

The United States economy today looks like a tug‑of‑war: powerful investment in artificial intelligence and fresh fiscal stimulus are pulling growth along, while tariffs, a softening labor market and the after‑effects of a record‑long government shutdown tug in the opposite direction. As of Wednesday, December 3, markets are leaning toward the optimistic side of that rope. Stocks are climbing, the dollar is sliding, and traders are almost certain the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at next week’s policy meeting—even as new data show growth moderating and inflation stuck around 3%. Fed rate‑cut fever is driving markets Global markets are
3 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as ADP Jobs Data and Fed Cut Bets Take Center Stage (Dec. 3, 2025)

US Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Higher as ADP Jobs Data and Fed Cut Bets Take Center Stage (Dec. 3, 2025)

Updated: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 – premarket (around 5:30 a.m. ET) Investing.com Key Takeaways Before the Opening Bell 1. Futures Point to a Second Day of Gains After a choppy start to the week, U.S. equity futures are signaling a cautiously positive open Wednesday. As of early premarket trade (around 5:30 a.m. ET): The positive tone follows a solid performance on Tuesday, when Wall Street clawed back much of Monday’s losses: Tuesday’s move came after Monday’s pullback, when rising yields and another slump in cryptocurrencies dragged the major indices lower (Dow −0.9%, S&P 500 −0.53%, Nasdaq −0.38%). Reuters+2Investing.com+2 The quick shift from “risk-off” to “risk-on”
3 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Mount – December 2, 2025

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Edge Higher as Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Mount – December 2, 2025

By early afternoon on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, U.S. stocks were clawing back some of Monday’s losses as investors refocused on the Federal Reserve, stabilizing bond yields, and a sharp rebound in Bitcoin. According to midday updates, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up roughly 0.3% (about 150–170 points), the S&P 500 was modestly positive, and the Nasdaq Composite was outperforming with gains of around a third of a percent, keeping it near a three‑week high.Reuters+1 Tech and chip stocks led the move higher, while rate‑sensitive areas of the market and several defensive sectors lagged. Wall Street Rebounds After Monday’s
2 December 2025
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Trump Says He Has Picked Next Fed Chair as Kevin Hassett Signals He’s ‘Happy to Serve’

Trump Says He Has Picked Next Fed Chair as Kevin Hassett Signals He’s ‘Happy to Serve’

WASHINGTON — December 1, 2025 President Donald Trump says he has decided who will replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, stoking expectations that his top economic adviser Kevin Hassett is now the clear front‑runner for one of the most powerful jobs in global finance. Axios+1 Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said he “knows” who he will nominate but declined to reveal the name, even as prediction markets, Wall Street and Washington insiders increasingly bet on Hassett, the director of the White House National Economic Council (NEC). Axios+1 Hassett, for his part, has
1 December 2025
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US Stock Market Today: 7 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell on December 1, 2025

US Stock Market Today: 7 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell on December 1, 2025

As Wall Street kicks off the final month of 2025, US stock futures are pointing lower, global data is flashing mixed signals, and investors are bracing for a big week of economic releases and Federal Reserve messaging. Here’s what you need to know before the US markets open on Monday, December 1, 2025. 1. Futures signal a weak start after a strong Thanksgiving week US equity futures are in the red this morning, suggesting a softer open after a powerful rally into the end of November. This pullback comes after a holiday‑shortened week that delivered some of the best Thanksgiving‑week gains since
1 December 2025
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US Stock Market Forecast 2025: What Wall Street Expects Into Year‑End After the Fed Pivot

US Stock Market Forecast 2025: What Wall Street Expects Into Year‑End After the Fed Pivot

Published: November 30, 2025 – Not investment advice. Key takeaways 1. Where the US market stands on 30 November 2025 US equities reach the final month of 2025 in a position that would have sounded ambitious back in 2022: Market focus right now is split between two big forces: After cutting rates in October to a 3.75–4.00% federal‑funds range, the Fed is widely expected to trim again by 25 bps at its December meeting, which would take the range down to 3.50–3.75%. Trading Economics+2Reuters+2 That combination – lower rates, moderating inflation and strong tech earnings – is the backdrop for forecasts into year‑end.
30 November 2025
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Most Expensive Stocks in the US Stock Market (2025): Top 10 High-Priced Shares and the Latest News

Most Expensive Stocks in the US Stock Market (2025): Top 10 High-Priced Shares and the Latest News

As of late November 2025, the most expensive stocks in the US stock market by share price range from roughly $1,800 to more than $770,000 per share. These eye‑watering prices belong to a small club of companies that have either avoided stock splits for decades or compounded value so aggressively that each individual share now costs more than many small investors’ entire portfolios. TradingView Below, we break down the top 10 most expensive US‑listed stocks by current price, explain what each company does, and highlight the latest news investors are watching right now. All prices are as of the close
30 November 2025
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US Money News, Nov. 28–30, 2025: Record Black Friday Spending, Fed Cut Expectations and a Futures Market Shock

US Money News, Nov. 28–30, 2025: Record Black Friday Spending, Fed Cut Expectations and a Futures Market Shock

From November 28 to 30, 2025, US “money news” has been dominated by three big themes: record-breaking Black Friday spending, growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, and a rare outage that froze global futures trading for hours. Layered on top of that are rising consumer debt worries, a still-fragile post‑shutdown economy and a federal budget strained by higher interest costs. Here’s what mattered for your wallet and the wider US economy this weekend. 1. Black Friday 2025: Americans Spend Big – With Help From AI and Debt Online sales hit a record $11.8 billion US consumers
30 November 2025
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US Stock Market Opening Preview for December 1, 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the Bell

US Stock Market Opening Preview for December 1, 2025: 10 Things to Know Before the Bell

The first trading day of December lands on Monday, December 1, 2025, and Wall Street is coming off a holiday‑shortened week that ended on a surprisingly upbeat note. Stocks have rebounded from their biggest pullback since April, but traders are heading into the new month with one eye on Fed rate‑cut odds and the other on AI valuations, delayed economic data, and signs of consumer fatigue. Reuters+1 Below is a structured look at the key themes and data that could shape trading when the US stock market opens on Monday. Key takeaways at a glance 1. Where Wall Street stands heading into December Friday’s post‑Thanksgiving half‑day
30 November 2025
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US Stock Market Today, November 28, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise on Black Friday as CME Futures Outage Clears

US Stock Market Today, November 28, 2025: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise on Black Friday as CME Futures Outage Clears

U.S. stocks were higher in late-morning trading on Friday, November 28, 2025, as Wall Street came back from the Thanksgiving holiday to a shortened Black Friday session defined by thin volumes, a major futures outage at CME Group, and renewed bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut in December. Reuters+2Investopedia+2 Snapshot: How the Major Indexes Are Trading Today As of late morning Eastern time: Even after Friday’s bounce, November remains a “down month” for U.S. equities: Yet on a weekly basis, the story is much brighter: putting all three on pace for their best week since June. Investopedia+2The Economic Times+2 Year to date, the S&P 500 is
28 November 2025
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Is the US Stock Market Open Today? Black Friday Hours for Friday, November 28, 2025

Is the US Stock Market Open Today? Black Friday Hours for Friday, November 28, 2025

Yes, the US stock market is open today, Friday, November 28, 2025 — but it’s not a full trading day. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are running a shortened Black Friday session and will close early at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Morningstar+4NYSE+4Nasdaq+4 US bond markets are also open, with trading scheduled to end at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. SIFMA+1 Below is a detailed look at today’s market hours, the latest news for November 28, 2025, and what this means for traders and investors. Quick Answer: Is the US Stock Market Open on November 28, 2025? Yesterday, Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day), both US stock
28 November 2025
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Is the U.S. Stock Market Open on Friday, November 28, 2025? Black Friday Trading Hours Explained

Is the U.S. Stock Market Open on Friday, November 28, 2025? Black Friday Trading Hours Explained

If you’re wondering “Is the U.S. stock market open this Friday, 28.11.2025?”, the short answer is: Yes, the U.S. stock market is open on Friday, November 28, 2025 — but it will close early at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This special schedule applies to the major U.S. equity exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq Stock Market, which officially designate Black Friday as an early‑close trading day rather than a full market holiday. Intercontinental Exchange+2Nasdaq+2 At the same time, U.S. bond markets will also operate on shortened hours, closing at 2:00 p.m. ET following industry recommendations from SIFMA (the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) and confirmed in multiple
26 November 2025
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US Stock Market Today, November 26, 2025: Dow Jumps 315 Points as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and AI Stocks Fuel Thanksgiving Rally

US Stock Market Today, November 26, 2025: Dow Jumps 315 Points as Fed Rate-Cut Bets and AI Stocks Fuel Thanksgiving Rally

U.S. stocks extended their Thanksgiving-week rebound on Wednesday, with all three major indexes logging a fourth straight gain ahead of the holiday. The advance was powered by growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, solid demand for AI-related hardware, and upbeat signals from selected retailers heading into the pivotal shopping season. At the closing bell (4:00 p.m. ET) on Wednesday, November 26, 2025: The small-cap Russell 2000 also climbed, finishing around 2,486.87, up roughly 0.85%, underscoring the breadth of the move.  Yahoo Finance With Wednesday’s gains, the major averages are on pace for their best weekly performance since June, even after a
26 November 2025
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Rally on Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Ahead of Thanksgiving

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Extend Rally on Fed Rate‑Cut Bets Ahead of Thanksgiving

New York – Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (around one hour after the open) U.S. stocks opened higher on Wednesday and extended gains in the first hour of trading, as Wall Street rides a three‑day rally powered by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. A fresh batch of economic data, a cluster of high‑profile earnings, and a holiday‑thinned trading week are shaping the action in the US stock market today. Markets at a Glance: Early Trade on November 26, 2025 Shortly after the opening bell, all three major U.S. stock indexes moved higher. That builds
26 November 2025
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Stimulus Check Update for November 26, 2025: The Truth About Today’s $1,390 and $2,000 IRS Payment Rumors

Stimulus Check Update for November 26, 2025: The Truth About Today’s $1,390 and $2,000 IRS Payment Rumors

If you woke up on November 26, 2025 and searched “stimulus check today,” you’re not alone. Social media, YouTube thumbnails, and a growing number of blogs are loudly promising new $1,390, $1,702, or $2,000 “IRS direct deposit relief payments” supposedly landing in Americans’ bank accounts right now. Here’s the bottom line up front: As of November 26, 2025, there is no new federal stimulus check approved or scheduled for today — or for the rest of November 2025. That’s the clear position from the IRS, from major U.S. news organizations, and from updated fact‑checks published this morning. The Economic Times+3IRS+3FOX 5 DC+3 At the same time, there are real payments happening —
26 November 2025
US Stock Market Open Today, Nov. 26, 2025: 7 Things to Know Before the Bell

US Stock Market Open Today, Nov. 26, 2025: 7 Things to Know Before the Bell

U.S. stock futures are pointing higher on Wednesday morning as Wall Street leans into an AI-driven rebound, growing confidence in a December Federal Reserve rate cut, and a packed slate of economic data and earnings heading into the Thanksgiving holiday. TipRanks+1 Below is a structured look at what matters before the U.S. stock market opens today, November 26, 2025. 1. Market snapshot: futures higher ahead of Thanksgiving Futures suggest a positive start for the major U.S. indexes: These moves come after a strong Tuesday session in which the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained about 1.4%, the S&P 500 rose roughly
26 November 2025
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Gold Near $4,150 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Surge on Tame US PPI and Dovish Signals

Gold Near $4,150 as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Surge on Tame US PPI and Dovish Signals

Gold prices are back on the offensive today, 25 November 2025, after briefly stalling at the start of the week. Spot gold has traded in the $4,130–$4,175 per ounce range, not far from an intraday high above $4,140, its strongest level since 14 November, as traders ramp up bets that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. TradingView+2Reuters+2 At the same time, fresh US wholesale inflation data (PPI) show only moderate price pressures, reinforcing the idea that producer inflation is unlikely to derail rate cuts – a theme highlighted by Kitco’s latest gold market update. Bureau of
25 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

REA Group share price slides after $200m buyback plan — what ASX investors watch next

REA Group share price slides after $200m buyback plan — what ASX investors watch next

8 February 2026
REA Group shares fell 7.8% to A$168.10 after its half-year update showed a 6% rise in EBITDA and a 9% gain in core net profit, but a 24% drop in reported net profit. The company flagged softer listing volumes and announced a A$200 million buyback starting Feb. 23. Interim dividend is A$1.24 per share, ex-dividend March 3. Investors cited pressure from weaker listings and rising costs.
NAB share price in focus after Friday slide as rate rises and bank updates loom

NAB share price in focus after Friday slide as rate rises and bank updates loom

8 February 2026
National Australia Bank shares closed down 1.6% at A$43.36 on Friday after the S&P/ASX 200 fell nearly 2%, its worst session in almost a year. NAB, CBA, and Westpac will raise variable mortgage rates by 0.25% following the Reserve Bank’s hike to 3.85%. Key sector results are due from CBA on Feb. 11, Westpac on Feb. 13, and NAB on Feb. 18.
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