U.S. Stock Market Defies Headwinds, Reaches New Records Amid AI-Driven Momentum

The U.S. stock market continued its remarkable ascent on Friday, October 3, 2025, with major indexes not only holding their ground but surging to new all-time highs, largely shrugging off the ongoing government shutdown and maintaining a robust upward trend. This sustained rally, characterized by strong midday trading patterns and significant market momentum, is primarily fueled by the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), robust corporate earnings, and persistent expectations of future mone ...