U.S. stocks finished off their best month in a year on Friday, with the Dow and S&P 500 clinching fresh record closing highs to cap off a blockbuster November. The Russell 2000 finished Friday just shy of what would have been its first record close since November 2021.

Stocks posted solid gains as Wall Street put the finishing touches on one of its best months of the year.The S&P rose 0.6% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4%. Both indexes closed out November with their best monthly performances of the year.

US stocks had a solid showing on Black Friday as investors prepare for what's set to be another positive year in markets in 2025 despite risks ahead.

U.S. stocks rose Monday, with those benefiting the most from lower interest rates and a stronger economy leading the way. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3% to pull closer to its all-time high set two weeks ago.

Thanksgiving holiday. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange are both closed on Thanksgiving and will re-open on Nov. 29, but shut down early at 1 p.m. ET. The U.S. bond market will also be closed on Thursday and are scheduled to close at 2 p.

The major indexes fell before the Thanksgiving holiday due some tech turkeys, but came off lows. Nvidia stock fought back to hold key support.