U.S. stocks edged higher Monday as investors positioned for a busy week of economic reports leading up to next week's Federal Reserve meeting.
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The S&P 500 gained 0.2%, while the Nasdaq 100 outperformed with a 0.5% rise. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat, and small caps edged 0.1% lower.
AI-linked stocks rebounded after last week's sell-off. GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV), Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR), and NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) rose 3.5%, 2.4%, and 1.8%, respectively.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) extended its rally, climbing another 3.5% after Friday's 9.4% surge on blockbuster earnings. The chipmaker is on track for its best two-day performance since April 9.
Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) soared over 15% — its biggest one-day gain in five months — after news that it will be added to the S&P 500 index.
In Europe, France's Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly and is expected to resign, a move that could prompt President Emmanuel Macron to call snap elections.
Gold's 2025 rally rolls on, with spot prices climbing 1.6% to around $3,650 per ounce and futures nearing $3,680 — marking gold's ninth positive session in the last eleven.
Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) — the world's largest gold miner — has now outpaced Palantir in 2025, delivering the second-best year-to-date performance in the S&P 500, trailing only Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:STX). Meanwhile, silver added 0.8% on the day.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) gained 1.1% to trade around $112,000.
Monday’s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs
| Major Indices | Price | Chg % |
| • Nasdaq 100 | 23,752.33 | +0.4% |
| • S&P 500 | 6,491.30 | +0.2% |
| • Dow Jones | 45,389.02 | 0.0% |
| • Russell 2000 | 2,387.55 | -0.1% |
According to Benzinga Pro data:
- The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSE:VOO) rose 0.2% to $595.94.
- The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:DIA) flattened at $454.67.
- The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:QQQ) rose 0.5% to $578.77.
- The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:IWM) slipped 0.1% to $237.44
- The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLK) outperformed, up 0.7%; the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:XLRE) lagged, down 1.1%.
S&P 500’s Top 5 Gainers On Monday
| Name | Change % |
|---|---|
| GE Vernova Inc. | +3.5% |
| Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO) | +3.51% |
| Broadcom Inc. | +3.5% |
| Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) | +3.13% |
| Wynn Resorts Ltd. (NASDAQ:WYNN) | +2.99% |
S&P 500’s Top 5 Losers On Monday
| Name | Change % |
|---|---|
| Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) | −4.74% |
| Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) | −4.19% |
| Brown-Forman Corp. (NYSE:BFB) | −4.15% |
| American Tower Corp. (NYSE:AMT) | −3.94% |
| International Paper Co. (NYSE:IP) | −3.86% |
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