U.S. stock markets hit record highs on Black Friday, marking their best month of 2024.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 hit new record highs on a shortened Black Friday trading session, marking their best month of 2024. The Dow closed at 44,910.65, up 0.4%, while the S&P 500 reached 6,032.38, gaining 0.56%. The Nasdaq also jumped 0.83% to 19,218.17. Gains were driven by technology stocks and the start of the holiday shopping season. The S&P 500 is up over 26% in 2024, its best year since 2021.

November 29, 2024
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