Stock markets closed early on Friday, as the Black Friday shopping holiday continues across the US.
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BLACK FRIDAY SENDS STOCKS HIGHER: Here's what you need to know
Retail stocks are some of the biggest movers on the shortened Black Friday day of trading.
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Retail stocks got a boost on Friday, with Macy's rising more than 4% as one of biggest winners. The CEO told CNBC that Macy's online business is going strong. The company, along with its retail competitors, still have a lot of work ahead this holiday season, as consumer trends have shifted online, and brick-and-mortar stores have been struggling.
Here's the scoreboard:
- Nasdaq:
- 2.34
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