Dow Jumps Over 200 Points; ISM Services PMI Falls In September
Benzinga·2025-10-03 14:16

Market Overview - U.S. stocks experienced a positive trading session, with the Dow Jones index increasing by over 200 points, up 0.49% to 46,749.15. The S&P 500 also rose by 0.14% to 6,724.95, while the NASDAQ saw a slight decline of 0.01% to 22,842.14 [1] - In the commodities market, oil prices rose by 0.3% to $60.68, gold increased by 0.5% to $3,886.30, silver surged by 2.5% to $47.525, and copper climbed 1.3% to $5.0125 [3] Sector Performance - Utilities sector stocks saw a notable increase of 0.9%, while communication services stocks fell by 0.9% during the trading session [1] International Markets - European shares showed mixed results, with the eurozone's STOXX 600 gaining 0.3%, Spain's IBEX 35 rising 0.6%, and London's FTSE 100 up 0.5%. Conversely, Germany's DAX 40 fell by 0.2% and France's CAC 40 slipped by 0.1% [4] - In Asia Pacific markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 1.85%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index fell by 0.54%, and India's BSE Sensex increased by 0.28% [5] Company News - Actelis Networks, Inc. shares surged by 70% to $0.6272 following a $30 million stock purchase agreement with White Lion Capital [7] - Epsium Enterprise Limited shares rose by 48% to $22.33, and Anbio Biotechnology shares increased by 49% to $37.89. In contrast, American Rebel Holdings, Inc. and Black Titan Corporation both saw their shares drop by 26% to $13.73 and $17.71, respectively [7]