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FedEx (FDX) and Nike (NKE) were notable movers on results overnight.
On Monday, the Nasdaq Composite hit a new high as investors re-entered growth-oriented firms ahead of a major Federal Reserve meeting.
On increased optimism about the ongoing economic recovery, major stock indices had a positive week.
For the first time in three weeks, the S&P 500 finished the day in the red, putting an end to the stock market's steady ascent.
Dow futures gained about 180 points. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.55% and 0.45%, respectively.
The Dow DJIA gained 0.8% to close near 30,218 points, while the S&P 500 SPX +0.88% advanced 0.9%, to finish near 3,699 points,
The Dow jumped 11.8% in November, posting its best one-month gain since January 1987. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite surged by 10.8% and 11.8%, respectively
U.S. stocks recorded impressive gains as global traders bet bullish amid signs of a potentially effective COVID-19 vaccine
Apple and Microsoft shares rose 1% and 1.3%, respectively, to lead tech higher.
Top tech brands drifted lower, as investors fretted over uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic.
The US dollar is stronger this morning on the back of a marked drop in risk appetite in European and US markets.
UACN led 9 Gainers as against 16 Losers topped by CHAMPION at the end of today's session.