Stock Market Newsยท2025-10-02 21:07Market Performance - The U.S. stock market achieved record highs on October 2nd, 2025, with the S&P 500 closing at 6,715.35, up 0.1%, the Nasdaq Composite at 22,844.05, up 0.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 46,519.72, up 0.2% [2][11] - The market's resilience was evident despite the ongoing government shutdown, with a focus on corporate fundamentals and technological innovation [3][11] Key Market Drivers - The tech sector was a primary driver of market gains, fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and strong corporate earnings [1][4] - OpenAI's reported valuation of $500 billion and partnerships with South Korean chipmakers significantly impacted the semiconductor industry, leading to notable stock increases for companies like AMD (up 3.5%), Broadcom (up 1.5%), and Nvidia (up 1%) [4][5] Company Highlights - Microsoft continued to drive momentum through its cloud services and AI initiatives, while Apple remained in focus due to new product launches and consumer demand [5] - Amazon's strong performance in e-commerce and cloud services attracted investor interest, and Nike benefited from retail strength [5] - Tesla shares fell 5% despite better-than-expected delivery figures, attributed to the expiration of EV tax credits, while Stellantis saw an 8% increase in stock price following a 6% rise in U.S. sales [6] Upcoming Events - Key economic indicators are expected to be delayed due to the government shutdown, with investors awaiting updates on Services PMI, ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI, and Factory Orders [8] - The third-quarter earnings season is set to begin in the second week of October, with major banks like JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo expected to report [9]