Stock Market Today: Tech, Healthcare, Financials Lift U.S. Equities to Third Straight Day of Gains

Market Overview - The Russell 2000 index is leading the market with a gain of 0.96%, while large-cap indexes like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow are also trading higher, up 0.45%, 0.41%, and 0.35% respectively [2] - The Cboe Volatility Index is at a nearly three-month low, indicating reduced market volatility as U.S. equities approach all-time highs [7] Technology Sector - Nvidia is set to begin shipping its advanced H200 AI chips to China early next year, boosting optimism in tech stocks, with Nvidia up 1.1% [3] - Tesla shares have reached an all-time high, increasing by 3% due to positive sentiment surrounding its Robotaxi initiative [3] Other Sectors - Financials, consumer-exposed plays, and the energy sector are also contributing to the market's upward movement [4] - Paramount Skydance has returned to Warner Bros. Discovery with an improved offer, impacting Netflix's stock negatively, which is down 1% [4] Commodities - Gold is trading at $4,459.50, up 1.64%, nearing all-time highs, while silver, platinum, and palladium have also seen significant increases [5] - WTI Crude oil has risen by 2.55% to $57.96, while natural gas has continued its decline, down 2.49% to $3.884 [5]