Market Overview - The U.S. stock market reached unprecedented highs on October 24, 2025, with all three major indexes setting new records due to a cooler-than-expected inflation report, strong corporate earnings, and easing global trade tensions [1][3][9] - The S&P 500 climbed approximately 0.9% to 1%, surpassing the 6,800-point mark for the first time, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose around 1.1% or 519 points, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced approximately 1.3% to 1.31% [2] Sector Performance - The technology and semiconductor sectors were significant contributors to the market gains, with companies like Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) surging approximately 6.5% and Intel (INTC) seeing shares rise between 1.2% and 3.8% due to strong demand driven by the AI boom [4][12] - Energy stocks also performed well, boosted by rising crude oil prices following new U.S. sanctions on major Russian oil producers [4] - Defensive sectors such as consumer staples, healthcare, and utilities experienced modest movements or slight declines, indicating a "risk-on" market sentiment [4] Company News - Ford Motor (F) shares increased by 11.1% after reporting stronger-than-expected profits [7] - Dow Inc. led the S&P 500 with a jump of over 12% after exceeding consensus estimates for adjusted operating EBITDA in Q3 [12] - HCA Healthcare (HCA) saw its shares rise over 4% after significantly surpassing Q3 earnings expectations [12] - Conversely, Newmont Mining (NEM) fell 4.3% despite reporting stronger-than-expected profits, and Deckers Outdoor (DECK) plunged 12.5% to 14% after providing a weaker-than-expected outlook [12]