It’s Tuesday, October 8, 2025, at market close. Below is your easy to follow summary of how the stock market moved during trading hours. At International Business Times, we monitor the S & P, the Nasdaq, cryptocurrencies, and fast-moving tech markets so you don’t have to. Let’s dive in.
Stocks today broadly moved higher on optimism over potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and renewed interest in artificial intelligence–related names. The S&P 500 climbed by about 0.6 %, led by gains in heavyweight tech names like AMD, while the Dow advanced more modestly and the Nasdaq outpaced thanks to strength in growth stocks. Market sentiment was further supported by easing bond yields and hopes for clearer macro data amid the current political backdrop.
S&P 500 Performance (SPY)
Open: 670.34
Volume: 41.2M
Day Low: 669.47
Day High: 673.12
Year Low: 481.80
Year High: 672.99
The SPY index saw solid upside momentum, rising about 0.5% on the day, buoyed by optimism around possible rate cuts and strength in big‑tech and AI names. The intraday high reached approximately $673.115, while the low dipped to around $669.47. The session was marked by steady buying, especially in sectors tied to growth and technology, which helped lift the overall breadth. However, underlying uncertainties—such as delayed economic data due to the government shutdown—kept some caution in play.
NASDAQ Composite Index Performance (QQQ)
Open: 605.36
Volume: 35.6M
Day Low: 604.51
Day High: 610.59
Year Low: 402.39
Year High: 609.71
The Nasdaq Composite reached an intraday high of approximately 23,006.07 and a low near 22,718.76. It ended the day lower, down about 0.67%, reflecting weakness in tech and growth names. Despite that, intraday swings showed periods of attempt at rebound, but selling pressure prevailed.
The QQQ ETF opened near $609.02, trading in a range from $603.03 to a high of $609.71 over the session. It closed modestly down for the day, reflecting weakness in key technology and growth names. Strong intraday volatility and sector rotation toward more defensive names contributed to the pressure on QQQ’s performance.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Index Performance (DIA)
Open: 467.26
Volume: 4M
Day Low: 464.93
Day High: 468.13
Year Low: 366.32
Year High: 470.38
The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) opened at $459.90 and traded between an intraday low of $457.71 and a high of $461.08. It ended the session lower, closing near $459.43, down about 0.34% from its prior close of $461.02. The session reflected moderate downward pressure across many of the 30 Dow components, as investors digested mixed economic cues and anticipatory central bank commentary.