US stocks had a solid showing on Black Friday as investors prepare for what's set to be another positive year in markets in 2025 despite risks ahead.

S&P 500 futures are up 0.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are gaining 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 futures are advancing 0.4%. On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 138 points, or 0.31%, to 44,

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For those looking to trade or at least watch the tape rather than scope out deals, the day after Thanksgiving provides a limited window. After taking the day off for turkey and the fixings, a seeming skeleton crew of traders return for an abbreviated Black Friday session,

Wall Street shares rose in a holiday-shortened session as the US Black Friday shopping spree got under way and traders speculated whether President-elect Donald Trump may temper his trade tariff

Wall Street shares rose in a holiday-shortened session as the Black Friday shopping spree got under way and traders speculated whether Donald Trump may temper his trade tariff threats.

Stocks rose in early trading as Wall Street puts the finishing touches on one of its best months of the year. The S&P rose 0.3% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 123 points, or 0.3%, as of 9:55 a.