The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones all closed higher despite the U.S. government shutdown. Concerns over service delays and economic data releases lingered, but investors showed resilience, favoring tech and growth stocks.

Nvidia saw gains on AI demand optimism, while Tesla slipped amid worries about the impending expiration of the U.S. EV tax credit. Eyes are now on CPI releases and the potential impact of the shutdown on the 2026 Social Security COLA announcement.

Market data from Google Finance on October 2, 2025, showed positive trends. Consider joining Stock Advisor for insights on the top 10 stocks to buy now for potential high returns. Previous picks like Netflix and Nvidia have seen significant growth compared to the S&P 500.

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