The Nasdaq Had Its Best Day Since May With End of Government Shutdown in Sight

Core Points - The Nasdaq Composite experienced its best day since May, rising 2.3% as a result of progress in ending the government shutdown [2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 381 points, or 0.8%, while the S&P 500 rose by 1.5% [2] - A bipartisan group of eight Senate Democrats collaborated with Republicans to advance a stopgap funding measure with a vote of 60-40 [2] Legislative Developments - The Senate's next vote on the funding measure, if successful, will send it to the House for further consideration [2] - House lawmakers are scheduled to return from recess on Wednesday to address the funding measure [2]