Stocks Open Higher; Oil Lower, Black Friday Retail in Focus

Stocks opened higher on this shortened trading day. The markets close at 1pm eastern. Oil is in focus today post the OPEC leaders decision to stay firm on production targets. The decision has sent oil producers Exxon Mobil and Chevron lower. Airline stocks, such as Delta, are moving in the opposite direction. Retail is also front and center given the Black Friday crush and a lackluster year in sales overall. Target posted its Thanksgiving Day numbers and its record sales came from online transactions as consumers snapped up iPad minis and Sony gaming consoles. Apple shares are still hovering near 52 week highs.