Nuburu(US:BURU) Benzinga·2025-10-08 09:49Market Overview - U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday after declines on Tuesday, with major benchmark indices showing positive movement [1] - The 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.11%, while the two-year bond was at 3.56%, indicating market expectations for a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve [2] Stock Performance - Oracle Corp. shares fell 2.5% on Tuesday, negatively impacting other tech stocks due to financial struggles related to Nvidia Corp. chip rentals [1] - Trilogy Metals Inc. saw an 8% increase in premarket trading, driven by interest in rare earths and battery metals following U.S. government investments [6] - Nuburu Inc. surged 34.84% after acquiring Orbit S.r.l., marking its expansion into defense software [6] - POET Technologies Inc. gained 12.94% after raising $75 million through a private placement, the largest investment in its history [7] - Joby Aviation Inc. dropped 9.47% as it announced plans to offer $500 million in common stock [7] Sector Insights - Consumer staples and utilities stocks closed higher, while most sectors on the S&P 500 ended negatively, with industrials, consumer discretionary, and communication services recording the largest losses [5] - Financials are in a "sweet spot," with commercial bank loans and leases indicating a healthy economy, as the S&P 500 Diversified Banks stock price index reached a record high, up 4.7% year-on-year [9] Economic Indicators - Crude oil futures increased by 0.97% to approximately $62.33 per barrel, while gold prices rose 1.33% to around $4,037.62 per ounce [13] - The U.S. Dollar Index spot was up 0.36% at 98.9350 [13]