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US Stock Markets Surge: S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq Reach New Highs

US Stock Markets Surge: S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq Reach New Highs

Sun, July 06, 2025

US Stock Markets Surge: S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq Reach New Highs

On July 3, 2025, the US stock markets experienced significant gains, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all reaching new record highs. This upward momentum reflects investor optimism and strong performance across various sectors.

Market Performance Overview

As of the close on July 3, 2025:

  • S&P 500: Increased by 0.81% to 6,277.85 points.
  • Dow Jones Industrial Average: Rose by 0.79% to 44,834.55 points.
  • Nasdaq Composite: Advanced by 1.02% to 20,601.10 points.

These gains mark a continuation of the positive trend observed in recent weeks, with all three indices achieving multiple 52-week highs. Notably, the S&P 500 recorded 12 new 52-week highs, while the Dow Jones and Nasdaq registered five and three, respectively. ([moneycontrol.com](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/us-stock-markets-live-updates-dow-jones-nasdaq-s-p-500-03-july-2025-alpha-liveblog-13225363.html?utm_source=openai))

Sector Performance

Various sectors contributed to the market’s upward trajectory:

  • Industrials: Led the Dow Jones with a gain of 20.20 points.
  • Consumer Discretionary: Added 13.88 points to the Dow Jones.
  • Technology: Contributed 15.60 points to the Nasdaq.
  • Real Estate: Boosted the S&P 500 by 544.86 points. ([moneycontrol.com](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/us-stock-markets-live-updates-dow-jones-nasdaq-s-p-500-03-july-2025-alpha-liveblog-13225363.html?utm_source=openai))

Conversely, the Health Care sector underperformed across all three indices, with declines of 9.17 points in the Dow Jones, 0.38 points in the Nasdaq, and 2.49 points in the S&P 500.

Top Performers and Decliners

Among individual stocks:

  • Top Gainers:
    • Netflix: Surged by 5.03% to $977.93.
    • MercadoLibre: Increased by 3.75% to $2,111.23.
    • Marvell Technology: Rose by 2.69% to $53.65. ([summamoney.com](https://summamoney.com/investing/the-daily/us-stock-markets-live-dow-jones-nasdaq-and-sp-500-surge/?utm_source=openai))
  • Top Losers:
    • Moderna Inc: Declined by 2.60% to $26.06.
    • PepsiCo: Fell by 1.74% to $144.16.
    • Mondelez International: Decreased by 1.57% to $67.25. ([summamoney.com](https://summamoney.com/investing/the-daily/us-stock-markets-live-dow-jones-nasdaq-and-sp-500-surge/?utm_source=openai))

Market Outlook

The recent surge in US stock markets underscores investor confidence and robust economic indicators. However, market participants should remain vigilant, as sectors like Health Care have shown signs of underperformance. Monitoring sector-specific developments and broader economic trends will be crucial in navigating the evolving market landscape.

For more detailed market analysis and updates, visit Moneycontrol News.