U.S. Stock Market Opens Higher, Fueled by Tech Gains

The U.S. stock market witnessed a positive start on October 31, 2025, as major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite posted substantial gains. Notably, Amazon’s shares soared by 12%, driven by its exceeding-expectations third-quarter performance and remarkable growth in cloud services – marking the fastest expansion in three years. Apple’s stock climbed by 2%, reaching a record high as it set a new historical quarterly revenue mark for the fourth quarter, with optimistic projections for the coming fiscal year. Nvidia’s shares gained 1.7% following an agreement securing a substantial supply contract with South Korean firms to provide over 260,000 AI chips. Reddit also experienced a notable rise of 12.8%, fueled by its enhanced fourth-quarter performance expectations and increased investor confidence.