U.S. stock markets ended the week on a high note, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching a record high, increasing nearly 1% on Friday and finishing the week up 2%. The S&P 500 index rose 0.35% on Friday and gained 1.7% over the week. Major indexes showed solid performance, bouncing off their 21-day lines and moving toward post-election peaks. Futures markets indicate continued optimism, with small caps up 1%, and Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures all gaining, suggesting stocks are poised to extend gains into the holiday-shortened week. The upcoming week is significant for investors, featuring key earnings reports from major companies such as Dell Technologies and CrowdStrike, with Dell's earnings slated for after Tuesday's close. Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on Dell Technologies, with positive sentiments from analysts. Retail giants including Best Buy, Macy's, Kohl's, and Nordstrom are also set to report earnings before Black Friday. U.S. consumers are preparing for the annual Black Friday shopping spree, with consumer confidence rising and retailers offering weeks-long deals to boost spending. Important economic data releases are scheduled for the week, including the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes on Tuesday, updates on third-quarter GDP growth, and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation index on Wednesday. With the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, markets will be closed, and trading will conclude early on Friday.