Market Performance - All four major indices reached new all-time highs despite a government shutdown, with small caps leading the rally as the Russell gained 1.7% [1] - The S&P, NASDAQ, and Dow all increased by more than 1%, while healthcare surged close to 7% [1] - Utilities and tech sectors also saw gains of over 2%, whereas energy fell by 3.4% and communications dropped more than 2% [1] Company Highlights - Nvidia achieved a market cap of $4.5 trillion, becoming the first company in history to reach this milestone, with several banks raising their price targets for the stock [2] - Nvidia's stock climbed over 5% this week and has rallied 40% year-to-date in 2025 [3] - Intel is reportedly in early discussions to make AMD a foundry customer, although the extent of any potential manufacturing shift remains unclear [3][4] - Both Intel and AMD stocks rallied by 3.7% and 3.3% respectively during the week [4] Tesla Performance - Tesla reported over 497,000 vehicle deliveries in the third quarter, exceeding estimates of 456,000, driven by a rush to purchase EVs before the expiration of federal tax credits [5] - The company also achieved a record high in its energy business [5] - Tesla's stock initially rose but closed 2.4% lower for the week following the delivery report [4] Upcoming Earnings Reports - Earnings reports are anticipated from Delta Airlines, PepsiCo, Levis, and Constellation Brands in the upcoming week [5] - The Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other Fed speakers are expected to provide insights, along with initial jobless claims data, although a continuing government shutdown may delay some economic data releases [6]
Stock Market This Week: NVDA Record, INTC & AMD Deal, TSLA Slides