"US Stocks End Mixed on July 3, 2025, with S&P 500 and NASDAQ Hitting Record Highs" Podcast By cover art

"US Stocks End Mixed on July 3, 2025, with S&P 500 and NASDAQ Hitting Record Highs"

"US Stocks End Mixed on July 3, 2025, with S&P 500 and NASDAQ Hitting Record Highs"

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 On July 3, 2025, the US stock market saw a mixed but largely positive performance. The S&P 500 index closed at a record high of 6,227.42, up by 0.47 percent or about 29 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, slightly declined by 0.02 percent to 44,484.42, dropping by 10.25 points. The NASDAQ Composite also reached a new record high, closing at 20,393.13, an increase of 0.9 percent or 190.24 points.

Technology stocks were among the top performers, driven by strong showings from companies like Tesla and Oracle. The energy sector also saw significant gains, particularly in the coal and solar segments, which rose by over 5 percent. In contrast, the health sector dragged the market down, with managed care stocks such as Centene, Elevance Health, and Molina Healthcare experiencing sharp declines. Centene plummeted over 30 percent after withdrawing its 2025 outlook.

Notable market-moving events included a surge in quantum computing stocks, with Rigetti Computing rising 9 percent following a bullish analyst upgrade. Apparel stocks like Nike and On Holding briefly surged after the announcement of a tariff-slashing trade deal with Vietnam. Reddit also gained 5 percent after extending its credit facility maturity to 2030.

Looking ahead, Thursday's early economic data releases include jobless claims, the unemployment rate and wage growth, the ISM Services Index, factory orders, and the trade deficit. Additionally, remarks from Atlanta Fed President Bostic are anticipated. The market is also preparing for Friday’s full market closure, with U.S. equities and bonds set to reopen on Monday, July 7.

In terms of pre-market futures, there is no significant indication of a major shift, but market participants are watching for key events such as the NFIB small business index and consumer credit data. Important upcoming earnings releases and potential market catalysts include the ongoing impact of trade deals and economic data releases.
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