Market Overview - The market is thriving despite the ongoing government shutdown, which has entered Day 6 [1] - The S&P 500 increased by 0.4%, approaching its previous high record, while the Nasdaq Composite reached another record high, driven by AMD's 27% surge [4] - The small-cap Russell 2000 also hit a fresh high, up 0.6% at closing, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower by 0.1% [4] Company Performances - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) saw a significant stock increase of 23.7%, attributed to a multiyear deal with OpenAI [2][5] - Tesla's stock rose by 5.4% following a new product launch, while Uber surged 3.6% due to positive news on driver unionization [2] - DoorDash's stock increased by 3.9% after confirming the acquisition of Deliveroo, marking a 68% year-to-date increase [6][7] - Verizon's stock declined by 5% after a CEO change did not yield positive results [3][5] Notable Stock Movements - The top-performing stocks included Advanced Micro Devices (+23.7%), Tesla (+5.4%), and Monolithic Power Systems (+5.4%) [5] - Conversely, the worst-performing stocks included Applovin Corp (-14%), Verizon Communications (-5.1%), and Starbucks Corp (-4.9%) [5] Strategic Developments - DoorDash's acquisition of Deliveroo positions it as a global leader in local commerce, enhancing its service capabilities for businesses, consumers, and couriers [6] - The introduction of new features like "Going Out" aims to improve user experience by providing a seamless way to discover and book dining options [8]