
US stock market today surges on AI optimism: US stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq advance despite US-China trade tensions — top gainers Nvidia, TSMC, Salesforce, and big banks lift Wall Street
US stock market today, October 16, 2025, surged as strong earnings from major banks and technology firms drove Wall Street gains despite escalating US-China trade tensions. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.7%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 100 points (0.2%) in Thursday trading. Investors focused on corporate earnings that…