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Wall Street Futures Rise Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday

  US stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors looked to extend the market’s recent rally into the Thanksgiving holiday. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 0.2%, S&P 500 futures rose 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.3% . The move follows a strong session on Tuesday, when the Dow surged more than 660 points (1.4%) , marking its third consecutive day of gains. Tech stocks continued to drive momentum, with Alphabet closing at record highs after reports that Meta may adopt Google’s TPU chips in the coming years. Meanwhile, Nvidia shares slipped over 2.5% as competition in the AI chip space intensified. Investors are also keeping a close eye on the Federal Reserve. Markets are currently pricing in an 85% probability of a quarter-point rate cut in December , which has helped bolster optimism. Lower Treasury yields and easing inflation pressures have further supported the bullish sentiment. Through the first two trading days of this holiday-shortened we...

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Crispy Honey Nut Granola Bars

 

Crispy and not too sweet, these granola bars are loaded with oats, nuts, coconut, and dried fruit.

Ingredients:

  • Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • Chopped Walnuts
  • Sliced Almonds
  • Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
  • Honey
  • Light Brown Sugar
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Crisp Rice Cereal
  • Dried Fruit

Instructions:

  1. Toast the oats, walnuts, and almonds on a foil-lined baking sheet in the oven for 7 minutes.
  2. Add the shredded coconut to the mix and toast for another 4-5 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a rapid boil then turn off the heat.
  4. Mix the oat mixture with the honey mixture, rice cereal, and dried fruit in a large bowl.
  5. Spread the mixture into a foil-lined baking dish, pressing it into an even layer.
  6. Bake at 300°F until lightly golden, about 20-23 minutes.
  7. Cool completely, then cut into rectangles.


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