Nasdaq Rally Amid Tech Frenzy: Markets Brush Off Shutdown Fears in Late September 2025
Key Facts: Market Performance Overview On Monday Sept. 29, U.S. stocks closed solidly higher, with the Nasdaq Composite up ~0.48% to 22,591.15 and the S&P 500 +0.26% reuters.com reuters.com. Tech shares drove the rally: investors continued “to buy heavyweight technology stocks” reuters.com. The Dow Jones rose ~0.15% on the session reuters.com. Futures for Tuesday’s open were essentially flat, as traders awaited the government funding deadline and key data (Tuesday’s consumer confidence and JOLTS report) tipranks.com. Major Nasdaq stocks played a starring role. Nvidia shares led chip stocks, rising about 2% investopedia.com (continuing a recent record run on AI demand). Apple