November was a strong month for equities, as investors poured into U.S. stocks following Donald Trump’s election victory early in the month. The S&P 500 gained 5.87 percent in November while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 7.74 percent. The Nasdaq Composite finished the month up 6.29 percent after a late-month rally for technology companies. All three indices set record highs during the month, highlighting rising investor optimism for faster growth ahead.