Major Indexes Settle Higher, Brushing Off Trade Tensions

The Nasdaq secured a triple-digit win to kick off the month

Laura McCandless

Deputy Editor

Jun 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM

The first trading day of June was a volatile one, with all three major indexes moving between both sides of the aisle throughout the session. Investors eyed U.S. trade tensions between China amid accusations of a violated trade agreement, and the European Union (EU) after President Trump announced he would lift steel tariffs to 50%. The Nasdaq finished the day with a triple-digit win, while the S&P 500 and Dow eked out modest gains as well.

Continue reading for more on today's market, including:

Options traders target disgruntled UnitedHealth stock.
Another big name to avoid in June.
Plus, steel stocks surging; retailer ready for a rebound; and EV delivery updates.

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Though overall options activity was muted last month, "zero days to expiration," or 0DTE options represented more than 60% of volume in the S&P 500, their strongest month on record. (MarketWatch)
Fintech startup Chime Financial is gathering momentum ahead of its initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of up to $11.2 billion on a fully diluted basis. (Reuters)
U.S. steel stocks are surging today following Trump's tariff update.
Grocery giant could push back toward highs.
A pair of Chinese EV names in focus after delivery numbers.

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Oil Jumps After OPEC+ Increase

Oil prices rose after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries & allies (OPEC+) decided to increase production at a steady rate. July-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose $1.73, or 2.85%,to $62.52 per barrel.

Gold prices rose to a three-week high today amid global trade tensions and a weakening greenback. June-dated gold futures rose 2.5% to settle at $3,397.20.

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