Futures inch up ahead of shortened Black Friday session | Reuters
1. U.S. stock futures up as holiday shopping season begins. 2. National Retail Federation predicts 85.6 million shoppers this year, up from 76 million. 3. Crypto stocks also rise with Bitcoin climbing 1.5% to around $96,000. 4. MARA Holdings gained 2.6% amid overall positive market sentiment. 5. Mixed blessings for retailers with discounts impacting profit margins.