Dow climbs nearly 200 points to a record close — has best month of 2024
1. S&P 500 closed at record highs, boosted by technology stocks. 2. Retail sales estimates reached $10.8 billion, increasing 9.9% YoY on Black Friday. 3. Trump's election victory is providing a boost to equities, influencing investor sentiment. 4. Concerns linger about inflation and potential impacts on Fed rate cuts.