Stocks Are Rising as Government Shutdown Looms

Group 1 - The stock market opened higher on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 120 points, or 0.3% [1] - The S&P 500 increased by 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite was up by 0.6%, indicating a rally towards record closing highs for the three major U.S. indexes [1] - Despite concerns regarding a potential government shutdown, investor sentiment remained positive, contributing to the market's upward movement [1] Group 2 - The yield on the 10-year Treasury note decreased to 4.17%, reflecting changes in investor behavior and market conditions [2]