Dow Tops 44,000; US Consumer Sentiment Increases In November

U.S. stocks traded mostly higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 250 points on Friday.

The Dow traded up 0.62% to 44,001.69 while the NASDAQ fell 0.01% to 19,268.55. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.40% to 5,997.19.

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Leading and Lagging SectorsUtilities shares surged by 1.6% on Friday.

In trading on Friday, materials shares fell by 0.8%.

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The University of Michigan consumer sentiment rose to 73 in November, recording the highest reading in seven months, versus a reading of 70.5 in October and also topping market estimates of 71.

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Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) shares shot up 65% to $413.71 after the company reported a year-over-year increase in third-quarter financial results, raised its FY24 guidance, and issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance above estimates.

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