Nasdaq Surges Over 500 Points as U.S. Shutdown Edges Toward Resolution

U.S. equities made a strong rebound on Monday as the Nasdaq Composite leapt more than 500 points, carving back part of last week’s sharp losses. The turn in sentiment comes as investors began to sense that the record‑long government shutdown might soon end—and the CNN Fear & Greed Index echoed that mood shift, climbing to 31.8 and placing it in the “Fear” zone, up from 24.9 previously. Strength was broad‑based: stocks in consumer discretionary, communication services and information technology posted the biggest gains, while staples and real estate lagged. Corporate earnings helped too—Palantir Technologies Inc. bounced about 9% after last week’s double‑digit tumble, and Tyson Foods Inc. rose more than 2% following a strong earnings beat. With the shutdown nearing a potential end, risk assets gained favor amid easing investor jitters. Still, the “Fear” reading of the index suggests optimism remains cautious rather than full‑blown. #Stocks #MarketSentiment #GovernmentShutdown #NasdaqRally #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM