Dow, S&P 500 Close at Records on Hopes of Short Shutdown

• This utility stock surged amid buyout talks.
• Why options traders are swarming Eli Lilly stock.
• Plus, NKE's post-earnings pop; solar stock upgraded; and what's on next week's schedule.

5 Things to Know Today

1. Intel (INTC) is reportedly in early talks with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to manufacture chips for it in its foundry business. (CNBC)
2. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will keep her position for now, after the Supreme Court delayed a ruling on her termination until January. (Barron's)
3. Options bulls targeted Nike stock after earnings.
4. Analyst: Solar stock could see strong growth in 2026.
5. Government shutdown could impact next week's schedule.

Gold Prices Close at Record Highs

Oil prices marked their third-straight loss on Tuesday, as investors weighed government shutdown concerns and next month's planned crude output boost by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+). November-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 0.8%, or 48 cents, to $61.89 per barrel.

Gold prices settled at record highs as traders sought a safe haven in the yellow metal. Gold futures for December delivery were last seen up 0.7% at $3,867.50 per ounce.