U.S. equity futures moved higher in early Friday trading, putting the S&P 500 on pace for its best monthly gain since February, as investors extended bets an an end-of-year rally tied to growth and inflation optimism in the world's biggest economy.

Stock Market Today: Asian Shares Are Mixed, With US Markets Closed for Thanksgiving HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Friday after U.S. markets were closed Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. U.S. futures and oil prices rose. Tokyo's ...

Yes, Thanksgiving is Thursday. The holiday has been recognized by the federal government since 1870, though President Abraham Lincoln encouraged Americans to recognize a November “day of Thanksgiving” in 1863, and President George Washington issued a proclamation for “a day of public thanksgiving and prayer” on Nov. 26, 1789.

A modest sentiment boost has stocks edging higher ahead of a key earnings update from Nvidia after the closing bell.

Here's what you need to know about whether U.S. stock markets will be open or closed on Black Friday this year.

Here’s what investors should know about trading hours on Turkey Day. The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market will be closed Thursday. The U.S. bond market and over-the-counter markets will also be closed.

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in the U.S., has a reputation as one of the busiest shopping days of the year.