Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records as rate-cut relief, Nvidia's Intel bet lift markets

Market Performance - US stocks reached new record highs following the Federal Reserve's decision to ease interest rates, with the Nasdaq Composite leading the gains [1][2] - The Nasdaq increased by approximately 0.9%, the S&P 500 rose by 0.5%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a 0.3% uptick [1] - The small-cap index Russell 2000 climbed over 2% to achieve an all-time high close [2] Corporate Developments - Nvidia's $5 billion investment in Intel resulted in a 23% surge in Intel's shares, positively impacting investor sentiment [2] - FedEx is expected to report quarterly results, with analysts predicting a profit decline due to the end of the "de minimus" tariff exemption for low-value packages from China and Hong Kong [5] Economic Indicators - Weekly jobless claims showed a decrease in the number of Americans filing for unemployment, although hiring has stalled due to slowed demand and supply of workers [4] - The Federal Reserve's recent rate cut and future projections indicate potential challenges in the labor market, as high inflation and a weak labor market create uncertainties [3]