Published: Friday, October 3, 2025 · 4:18 PM | Updated: Friday, October 3, 2025 · 4:18 PM
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It’s time for Yahoo Finance’s market minute.
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Stocks are rising, all three major averages trading near records on track for strong weekly gains, as the government shutdown drags on for a third day.
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Small caps also getting caught up in the euphoria, the Russell 2000 touching a record high as well, along with its large cap counterparts.
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Following the trend, industrials and utilities hitting all-time highs as well, as the AI trade continues to expand beyond tech.
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The electrical upgrades needed to power the AI boom has these sectors flying high.
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Year to date, utilities and industrials outperforming the broader market right behind tech and communication services.
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And Bitcoin surging, passing $122,000 per coin, declines in the US dollar amid the government shutdown giving it a lift.
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The cryptocurrency also gearing up for Uptober. That’s a phrase coined by Compass Point Research to highlight the historically strong month for crypto.
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And that is your Yahoo Finance Market Minute.
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