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Stocks Charge Higher as Geopolitical Tensions Ease

By Emma Duncan | October 13, 2025, 4:32 PM

Easing China trade tensions after comments from President Donald Trump and surging Big Tech stocks sent markets significantly higher today. Trump also declared the war in Gaza is over, with a ceasefire deal signed. The Dow snapped its five-day losing streak and added nearly 600 points, while the Nasdaq rose 490 points as chip stocks surged in response to OpenAI's deal with Broadcom (AVGO). Elsewhere, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) marked its worst day since August. 

Continue reading for more on today's market, including: 

  • More on Broadcom stock's big OpenAI breakout.
  • Data center partnership boosts Bloom Energy stock.
  • Plus, lithium stocks to watch; profit miss dings industrial supply giant; newbie beams with bull notes.
Closing Indexes Summary Oct 13
NYSE and Nasdaq Stats Oct 13

5 Things to Know Today

  1. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Trump at the White House on Friday. (CNBC)
  2. Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anna Paulsen said two interest rate cuts could still happen this year, despite recent trade tensions. (Bloomberg)
  3. 2 lithium stocks to watch amid tailwinds.
  4. Q3 profit miss dings industrial supply giant.
  5. Wall Street newcomer enjoying bullish attention.
Corporate Earnings Oct 13
 
Unusual Options Activity Oct 13

 

Crude in Recovery Mode After Steep Friday Losses

Crude futures rebounded off Friday's five-month lows, as U.S.-China tensions softened. November-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude added $1.15, or 2%, to settle at $60.05 per barrel.

Gold notched more record highs today, with prices breaking above $4,100. Silver also rose to all-time highs. December-dated gold futures settled 3.3% higher at $4,133 per ounce.

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