How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 12/5/2025
Market Intelligence Analysis
AI-PoweredUS stock market indexes rose on Friday, with the Dow Jones and Nasdaq composite gaining 0.2% and 0.3% respectively, driven by Ulta Beauty's better-than-expected profit and positive holiday shopping season signals.
Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 87% confidence.
Article Context
The U.S. stock market rose to the edge of its all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.3%. Ulta Beauty helped lead the market after delivering a better profit than analysts expected and offering encouraging signals about the holiday shopping season.
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