Market gains centered on large tech firms. The S&P 500 climbed about 1.4% in morning trade, and the NASDAQ 100 added close to 2.3%, outperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which rose 0.6%. Futures had already pointed higher after last week’s volatility tied to stretched AI valuations. Analysts said bargain buying and positioning ahead of key data helped stabilize sentiment.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is rising again on Monday, for now at least, ahead of a week with shortened trading because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The S&P 500 climbed 0.9% and added to its jump from Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 72 points,
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