US Stocks Cautious, Wrap Up Winning Month

2025-09-30 20:00 By Mojdeh Kazemi 1 min. read

US equities closed slightly higher on Tuesday as investors looked past worries about a potential government shutdown.

The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, the Dow Jones gained 82 points to finish at new record, and the Nasdaq added 0.3%, reflecting cautious sentiment ahead of the expected funding lapse.

Lawmakers have until midnight Wednesday to reach a deal, but a shutdown remains likely, potentially delaying key economic reports like September’s jobs data.

Investors remain wary amid slowing labor markets, weak consumer confidence, and high stock valuations.

Sector performance was mixed: healthcare stocks, led by Pfizer (+2.6%), rose sharply, while airlines, including Southwest (-2.8%) and United (-2.5%), fell over operational concerns.

Tech stocks posted modest gains, aided by Nvidia-related developments and strong earnings from select firms.

For the month, the S&P 500 gained 3%, the Dow 1%, and the Nasdaq 5%, while quarterly gains reached 7%, 5%, and 11%, respectively.



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