All three major indexes posted solid weekly gains despite mixed daily performance, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.6%, Nasdaq up 2%, and Dow up 1%. This marked one of Wall Street's best weekly performances in recent months.
Mon, September 8, 2025
Performance: Strong start to the week
Nasdaq Composite: +0.45% to 21,798.70 (new record high)
S&P 500: +0.21% to 6,495.15
Dow Jones: +0.25% (up 114.09 points) to 45,514.95
Key Events:
Tech stocks led the rally, particularly Broadcom (+3%) and Nvidia (+1%)
Investors positioned for a data-heavy week with inflation reports coming
Strong momentum from previous week's gains continued
Japanese markets rallied overnight after PM announcement of stepping down
Tue, September 9, 2025
Performance: Record highs across the board
S&P 500: +0.27% to 6,512.61 (new record high)
Nasdaq Composite: +0.37% to 21,879.49 (new record high)
Dow Jones: +0.43% (up 196.39 points) to 45,711.34
Key Events:
All three major indexes closed at record highs
UnitedHealth surge helped boost the Dow significantly
Small Business Optimism Index rose to 100.8 from 100.3
14 stocks in S&P 500 hit new 52-week highs, including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley
Oracle earnings released after hours, setting up massive Wednesday rally
Volatility: Relatively low, broad-based strength
Wed, September 10, 2025
Performance: Oracle-driven surge
S&P 500: +0.3% to 6,532.04 (new record close)
Nasdaq Composite: +0.03% to 21,886.06 (new record close)
Dow Jones: -0.48% (down 220.42 points) to 45,490.92
Key Events:
Oracle explosion: +39-40% gain after reporting massive AI infrastructure growth projections
Producer Price Index: Unexpectedly declined -0.1% vs +0.3% expected
Broadcom jumped +9%, Vistra climbed +7% on AI optimism
Apple dragged down Dow with disappointing iPhone 17 announcement (-1.5%)
Treasury yields fell as rate cut expectations solidified
Volatility: High individual stock volatility (Oracle), but controlled market-wide
Thur, September 11, 2025
Performance: Broad-based record rally
Dow Jones: +1.36% (up 617.08 points) to 46,108.00 (first close above 46,000)
S&P 500: +0.85% to 6,587.47 (new record)
Nasdaq Composite: +0.72% to 22,043.07 (new record)
Key Events:
Consumer Price Index: Monthly +0.3% as expected, but mixed signals on annual basis
Broader rally than recent sessions - banks (JPMorgan) and consumer names (Walmart) participated
Oracle pulled back -3% after Wednesday's massive gains due to profit-taking
31 stocks in S&P 500 hit new 52-week highs
Rate cut expectations remained at 100% probability
Figure Technology Solutions IPO debuted, opening 44% above IPO price
Volatility: Moderate, with strong breadth across sectors
Fri, September 12, 2025
Performance: Mixed finish, profit-taking
Nasdaq Composite: +0.44% to 22,141.10 (perfect week of closing highs)
S&P 500: -0.05% to 6,584.29 (essentially flat)
Dow Jones: -0.59% (down 273.78 points) to 45,834.22
Key Events:
Early morning selloff from record highs before partial recovery
S&P 500 hit intraday high of 6,532 before selling off nearly 90 points
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment: Declined to 55.4 vs 58.1 expected
Tesla surged +6%, extending recent gains
Gemini cryptocurrency exchange IPO jumped +40% in debut
Warner Bros Discovery rallied on takeover speculation
Volatility: High intraday volatility with morning selloff, then recovery
Volatility Analysis
VIX: Remained relatively subdued around 16, well below historical averages
Intraday swings: Most notable on Friday with 90-point S&P 500 reversal
Individual stocks: Extreme volatility in Oracle (+39% then -6%), minimal in broader market
Sector rotation: Tech leadership with some broadening to financials and consumer names
Rate sensitivity: Markets highly responsive to inflation data and Fed expectations