On the last trading day of the week, October 4, 2024, U.S. indexes showed strong upward momentum, with significant gains across major indices and notable performances from prominent companies.
Here’s an overview of how US market performed:
- S&P 500 closed at 5,751.07, marking a rise of 0.90%
- Dow 30 ended at 42,352.75, up by 0.81%
- Nasdaq reached 18,137.85, gaining 1.22%
- Russell 2000 settled at 2,212.80, advancing by 1.50%
Key Performances by Major Companies
Several major companies experienced gains, boosting the market sentiment. Here’s a look at the notable movers among the U.S. market giants:
- Apple Inc. (AAPL): Increased by 0.50%
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOG): Rose by 0.81%
- Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN): Gained 2.50%
- Meta Platforms Inc. (META): Advanced by 2.26%
- Tesla Inc. (TSLA): Surged by 3.91%
- Broadcom Inc. (AVGO): Jumped by 2.76%
- NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA): Climbed 1.68%
- Walmart Inc. (WMT): Up by 0.63%
In contrast, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) experienced a slight decline of 0.12%, and Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) fell by 0.37%.
The positive movement in tech stocks, along with gains in financial and energy sectors, helped uplift the major indices. As these heavyweights closed on a positive note, they set a hopeful tone for the upcoming trading week, with strong indications of investor confidence in the market’s resilience.
