The Economic Times·2025-11-10 15:31Market Overview - The US stock market opened sharply higher, driven by optimism that the government shutdown could be nearing an end, following a key procedural vote in the Senate [24][11] - The Nasdaq Composite Index surged, led by strong buying in big tech names, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also posted gains [1][24] Government Shutdown Impact - The proposed bipartisan bill passed its first hurdle in the Senate with a 60-40 vote, providing temporary government funding through the end of January, but does not include healthcare subsidy extensions [2][24] - The shutdown had previously affected consumer confidence and delayed key inflation reports, complicating Federal Reserve policy planning [1][24] Technology Sector Performance - Tech stocks rebounded strongly after a turbulent week, with Nvidia (NVDA) trading at approximately $197.41, reflecting a gain of about 4.92% [12][13] - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) rose over 6.17% to about $247.96, indicating aggressive market optimism with a high P/E ratio of approximately 129.15 [15][16] - Broadcom (AVGO) closed near $359.71, up about 2.94%, with a P/E ratio of 92.0, indicating a mature but highly valued company in the chip sector [17][18] Airline Industry Reaction - Airline shares initially surged due to optimism over the shutdown's potential end, with Delta Air Lines (DAL) rising 1.2%, United Airlines (UAL) gaining 0.5%, and Southwest Airlines (LUV) climbing 1.6% [19][20] - However, gains faded as operational concerns persisted, with United Airlines later falling over 4% [20][25] - The Department of Transportation ordered major US airports to reduce flight capacity by up to 10%, leading to widespread delays and cancellations [7][20] Trending Stocks - Monday.com (MNDY) plunged 15.8% to $159.58 after issuing a weaker revenue forecast, while Plug Power (PLUG) gained 5% after announcing plans to generate $275 million in liquidity [8][21][22] - Beyond Meat (BYND) rose 3.5% ahead of its delayed earnings release, and Maplebear (CART) surged 7% after reporting a 14% increase in online grocery orders [22][24] Commodity Market Movements - Oil prices and Treasury yields climbed as investors shifted away from safe-haven assets, with the 10-year Treasury yield rising four basis points to 4.14% [10][23] - Brent crude futures gained 0.82% to $64.15 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate rose 0.94% to $60.31 per barrel, supported by expectations of increased demand following the government reopening [10][23]