Dow Jones and S&P 500 Surge Amid Senate Efforts to End Government Shutdown

Monday, 10 November 2025, 14:52

Dow Jones and S&P 500 experienced significant gains as Senate moves to end government shutdown instilled investor optimism. The Nasdaq followed suit with notable growth. Despite this positive momentum, some health insurers faced challenges amidst unclear healthcare subsidy updates.

Cbsnews — Dow Jones and S&P 500 Surge Amid Senate Efforts to End Government Shutdown

Market Reacts to Senate Actions on Government Shutdown

Stocks jumped on Monday as a bipartisan deal to end the federal government shutdown gained traction in the Senate, igniting investor optimism. The S&P 500 soared by 77 points, or 1.2%, reaching 6,806 in early trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 320 points, or 0.7%, climbing to 47,308, while the Nasdaq composite surged 1.8%.

Investors Shift Focus

Health insurers, however, faced declines early Monday due to ongoing uncertainties regarding healthcare subsidies. For instance, shares of Cigna dipped 1.7%, with Humana sliding down 2%. A key procedural maneuver was marked by Sunday’s test vote, paving the way for passing a compromise bill to fund the federal government.

Senate might vote by mid-December on extending expiring health care tax credits.
Tech shares rebounded, calming investors' concerns over the stock price surge tied to artificial intelligence.

Investors are eager to see if the Senate’s efforts will provide a clear resolution, which could stabilize market dynamics moving forward.

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