U.S. stock futures opened lower on October 1, 2025, as investors reacted to the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YMZ25) fell 322 points, or 0.69%, to 46,367. S&P 500 futures (ESZ25) dropped 54.50 points, or 0.81%, to 6,684.25, while Nasdaq 100 futures (NQZ25) declined 31 points, or 0.20%, to 15,131. The shutdown has created market uncertainty, with possible delays in economic data and concerns over fiscal policy.
Major tech stocks, including Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, and Nvidia, saw small declines, while some companies posted strong gains. Nike shares jumped roughly 3% premarket after reporting unexpected first-quarter revenue growth. Lithium Americas surged 39% following a 5% stake acquisition by the U.S. Department of Energy.
The market shows a mix of cautious trading in large-cap tech and sharp rallies in select growth-focused companies. Investors are closely watching these stocks for potential opportunities amid heightened uncertainty.
U.S. Stock Futures Today:
As of October 1, 2025, the US stock market futures are showing declines amid the government shutdown uncertainties:
- Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are down about 0.7%, roughly a 328-point decline from the previous close.
- S&P 500 futures have fallen approximately 0.8%.
- Nasdaq-100 futures are down around 0.9% to 1%, with the tech sector facing notable pressure.
This drop follows the government shutdown beginning early Wednesday, impacting market sentiment amid cautious investor behavior and higher Treasury yields.
Notable stock moves today:
- Nike (NKE): +3% premarket after strong revenue results
- Lithium Americas (LAC): +39% following a U.S. Department of Energy stake increase, signaling investor interest in the energy sector
Bond yields, gold, and the dollar
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield ticked up to 4.16%, signaling cautious investor sentiment. Gold futures rose 0.5%, trading near $3,894 an ounce, approaching record highs as investors sought safer assets. The U.S. dollar weakened 0.3% against a basket of currencies, pressured by uncertainty and lower demand for riskier assets.
Top gainers today
Some stocks gained strongly despite the market drop:
- SciSparc Ltd. (SPRC): +35.75%
- Bakkt Holdings, Inc. (BKKT): +35.43%
- AnaptysBio, Inc. (ANAB): +31.70%
- Wolfspeed, Inc. (WWOL): +31.59%
- Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (MFH): +29.41%
- Chow Cloud International Holdings Ltd. (CCHW): +25.86%
These gains show strong investor interest.
Top losers today
Some stocks fell sharply:
- Darkiris Inc. (DKID): -87.71%
- Delixy Holdings Ltd. (DLXY): -83.18%
- Iron Horse Acquisitions Corp. (IROH): -60.48%
- Epsium Enterprise Ltd. (EPSM): -56.53%
- NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NBY): -45.76%
Declines are due to company issues or overall market sentiment.
Key tech stock performance today:
Apple (AAPL)
Current price: $254.63
Today’s change: +0.2 (+0.08%)
Day range: $253.11 – $255.92
Market Cap: $3.78 trillion
Volume: 37.6 million shares
Apple is trading slightly higher today with minimal price change, maintaining strong market capitalization and consistent volume.
Alphabet / Google (GOOGL)
Current price: Around $148.00 (latest available)
Today’s change: approximately -0.4%
Alphabet shares are down modestly reflecting broader tech weakness but remain a top large-cap stock under watch.
Meta Platforms (META)
Current price: Approximately $300 (approximate based on recent trends)
Today’s change: -0.5% (estimate)
Meta shares declined modestly on profit-taking amid market volatility.
Amazon (AMZN)
Current price: Roughly $135 (estimate)
Today’s change: -0.4%
Amazon also faces modest losses amid risk aversion in tech sectors.
Nvidia (NVDA)
Current price: Near $560 (approximate)
Today’s change: -0.5%
Nvidia shares are down, pressured by profit-taking and broader tech pullback.
The ongoing government shutdown is keeping markets cautious. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has halted economic reporting, delaying September jobs data, which increases uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy. Investors will focus on today’s ADP private payroll report for insights into the labor market.