Costco Sales Surge in September Boosts Stock Performance at Closing Bell

Unprecedented Gains Propel S&P 500 and Nasdaq to New Heights

Tech Giants Lead Market Surge

The stock market saw a remarkable rally on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching new record highs. Growth-oriented sectors took center stage, largely driven by the tech industry. Notably, six of the prominent MAG7 companies posted gains, with Nvidia (NVDA) leading the way, surging over 2% amid a strong demand for semiconductor stocks.

Hardware Stocks Show Strength

Amid the upward momentum, hardware companies also recorded impressive performances. Dell Technologies (DELL) and Sandisk (SNDK) experienced notable rallies, each gaining 9% as speculative interest in these stocks intensified.

Commodity Markets Experience Mixed Movement

In the commodities sector, WTI Crude Oil maintained its upward trend for the fourth consecutive day, though it showed signs of pulling back toward the $62 per barrel mark during the evening session. Similarly, Gold and Silver, which had recently reached record highs, faced modest pullbacks of 0.8% and 1.8%, respectively.

Federal Reserve Policy and Economic Data Insights

On the macroeconomic front, the ongoing government shutdown has postponed the release of key economic data. However, minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) last policy meeting did not alter expectations for two additional rate cuts this year. The focus remains on mitigating employment risks, with further easing deemed likely.

Wall Street Highlights

Emegypt provides an overview of today’s top market movers:

• Higher After Earnings:
  • Richardson Electronics (RELL) rose 20.0%
  • Resources Connection (RGP) climbed 5.1%
• Also Higher:
  • Costco Wholesale (COST) increased by 1.7% following September sales data
• Down After Earnings:
  • AZZ Inc. (AZZ) fell 5.2%
  • Bassett Furniture Industries (BSET) decreased by 1.8%
• Also Lower:
  • Apogee Therapeutics (APGE) declined 10.0% after equity offering

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