How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 12/5/2025
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US 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.
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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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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on December 6, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.