Top Stock Movers – October 1, 2025
U.S. stocks traded little changed Wednesday as a federal government shutdown officially took effect after lawmakers missed a midnight deadline to reach a budget deal.The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all hovered near the flatline by midday. Gold futures surged to a record high, while oil prices retreated. Treasury yields eased, and the U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies.
Health care stocks outperformed, with Eli Lilly (LLY) leading gains on expectations that Pfizer’s recent agreement with the Trump administration could pave the way for similar deals across the pharmaceutical industry.
Nike (NKE) advanced after reporting quarterly earnings and revenue that exceeded Wall Street estimates, fueled by stronger-than-expected North American sales.
Utility company AES (AES) jumped following reports it is nearing a $38 billion sale to BlackRock’s (BLK) Global Infrastructure Partners unit.
In contrast, Corteva (CTVA) tumbled after announcing plans to split its seed and pesticide divisions into separate companies.
Elsewhere, Netflix (NFLX) edged lower after Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk said on social media he was canceling his subscription and encouraged others to do the same. Tesla shares gained.
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