Wall Street closed higher on Monday, led by tech and discretionary stocks as investors were optimistic about ending the government shutdown. The Dow Jones rose 0.8%, the Nasdaq gained 2.3%, and the S&P 500 added 1.5%. Semiconductor stocks surged, with the fear gauge VIX dropping 7.8%. Advancers outnumbered decliners on the S&P 500.

Health insurer shares fell on uncertainty over ACA subsidies. U.S. airlines saw their shares slide due to concerns about flight cancellations and operational disruptions from the government shutdown. No economic data was released on Monday. Semiconductor stocks surged as optimism grew about ending the government shutdown, leading to a positive market sentiment and strong gains in equities.

Congress advanced a deal to end the government shutdown without extending ACA subsidies, causing health insurer shares to decline. U.S. airlines faced challenges with flight cancellations and operational disruptions due to the ongoing government shutdown. Semiconductor stocks surged on optimism about ending the shutdown, driving a positive market sentiment and strong gains in equities.

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