Nasdaq, S&P 500 Each Notch a 3rd-Straight Win

Investors are still awaiting any updates regarding U.S.-China trade talks

Laura McCandless

Deputy Editor

Jun 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Wall Street has certainly been feeling the "summer doldrums" over the last two days, amid lower trading volume. The market remains optimistic, however, as investors await updates regarding U.S.-China trade talks. The Nasdaq rose 123 points with help from Big Tech, marking its third-straight gain and sixth win in seven sessions alongside the S&P 500, while the Dow added triple-digits as well.

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

Chip darling marks 7th-straight win on upbeat revenue.
Why J.M. Smucker stock fell to five-year lows.
Plus, MCD downgraded; stocks moving on trade talks; and SPX levels to watch.

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U.S. small business sentiment rose in May. (Reuters)
The U.S. and Mexico are reportedly nearing a deal regarding steel tariffs. (Bloomberg)
Options traders target McDonald's stock after downgrade.
Ways tariff volatility can create an opportunity.
Will negative S&P 500 sentiment continue to unwind?

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Oil, Gold Inch Lower Amid Trade Buzz

Oil prices dipped today, as focus remains on the U.S. and China. July-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 31 cents, or 0.47%, to $64.98 per barrel.

Gold inched lower as investors monitored trade talks and a rising greenback weighed heavy. August-dated gold futures fell 0.3% to settle at $3,343.40 per ounce.

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