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Stocks Eye Quiet Open After Rally, November Losses Loom
28 Nov
Summary
- Major US stock indexes posted four consecutive days of gains.
- Tech stock pullbacks are weighing on market sentiment in November.
- Investors anticipate a potential year-end rally following recent dips.
US stock futures indicated a quiet beginning to a holiday-shortened week. Major indexes had recently achieved four consecutive days of gains, but the market remains on track for a losing month in November. This trend is largely attributed to a pullback in tech stocks, fueled by ongoing concerns about the future profitability of artificial intelligence companies.
Despite the recent dip, the market saw a midweek rally. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all closed higher on Wednesday. This upward movement has led some investors to view November's slide as a potential buying opportunity, anticipating a more attractive valuation for stocks ahead of a possible year-end rally.
The stock market observed a closure on Thursday for Thanksgiving and is set for an early finish on Friday. As the holiday season approaches, market participants will be keenly observing whether the current rebound can indeed set the stage for a sustained year-end rally in the stock market.
