United States: Daily Stock Market Performance Insight - September 18, 2025
View Detailed Market Cap Breakdown
| Market Cap | Daily Gainers | Daily Losers | Average Return | Total Stocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Cap | 23 | 28 | 0.11% | 51 |
| Large Cap | 471 | 231 | 0.79% | 706 |
| Mid Cap | 770 | 181 | 1.64% | 958 |
| Small Cap | 381 | 78 | 2.32% | 470 |
Market Rallies on Rate Cut & Tech Gains, Mixed Stock Performance
Reasoning
The news presents a generally positive outlook with market-wide gains driven by the Fed's rate cut and Nvidia/Intel deal. However, significant declines in stocks like FactSet, StubHub, and Darden Restaurants create a mixed sentiment.
Key Takeaway
The market is currently optimistic due to lower interest rates and positive tech news, but individual stock performance varies greatly, highlighting the importance of careful research and diversification.
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Today was a really positive day for the stock market overall! The S&P 500 climbed 0.87% to reach 6,658 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6% to 46,018 points, and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.1%. It was a broad rally, but some stocks did much better – or worse – than others.
The biggest driver of today’s gains was the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the range to 4%-4.25%. Lower rates generally make borrowing cheaper, which can boost economic activity and company profits. We also saw mortgage rates fall – the average 30-year fixed rate is now 6.26% and the 15-year is at 5.41%.
A huge story was Nvidia’s $5 billion investment in Intel. Intel’s stock absolutely soared, jumping almost 23% – its best day since 1987! Nvidia also saw a gain of 3.5%. This partnership to develop data centers and PC products clearly excited investors, and helped push other tech stocks higher, with Synopsys also jumping 13% on the news.
However, not everything was up. Even with overall growth, FactSet’s stock tumbled over 10% despite reporting a 6.2% increase in Q4 revenue and a 73.7% jump in earnings per share. This shows that strong financials don’t always guarantee a rising stock price. We also saw declines in StubHub (down 7%) and Live Nation (down 2.8%) due to continued negative reaction after its debut and a new lawsuit, respectively. Darden Restaurants also fell 7.7% after missing profit expectations.
Outside of stocks, Dogecoin saw a significant surge, rising about 15% over the past week and trading around 28 cents, with a market cap over $42 billion, thanks to the launch of the first Dogecoin ETF. Cybersecurity firms also had a good day, with Netskope gaining 18% on its Nasdaq debut and CrowdStrike surging 13% on an improved outlook.
Daily Streak Leaders for September 18, 2025
| Stock | Streak | Streak Return |
|---|---|---|
Applovin | APP
Communication Services
|
Mega Cap
|
9 days ↑ | 15.72% |
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Applovin shows consistent strength with a 9-day winning streak (537.08 → 621.52), delivering 15.7% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 1.5B revenue generating 576.4M net profit (38.8% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Mar 2025. |
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JPMorgan Chase | JPM
Financial Services
|
Mega Cap
|
8 days ↑ | 7.05% |
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JPMorgan Chase builds on success with a 8-day winning streak (292.60 → 313.23), delivering 7.1% gains. With 45.3B revenue generating only 14.6B profit (32.3% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential. |
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Broadcom | AVGO
Technology
|
Mega Cap
|
3 days ↓ | -5.49% |
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Broadcom takes a breather following a 3-day decline (365.43 → 345.35), down 5.5%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 15.0B revenue generating 5.0B profit (33.1% margin) as of Qtr ending Apr 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note. |
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Advanced Micro | AMD
Technology
|
Mega Cap
|
3 days ↓ | -2.14% |
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Advanced Micro consolidates with a 3-day decline (161.37 → 157.92), down 2.1%. Weak margins on 7.4B revenue with only 709.0M profit (9.5% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts. |
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Micron Technology | MU
Technology
|
Large Cap
|
12 days ↑ | 41.50% |
|
Micron Technology continues its remarkable run with a 12-day winning streak (119.36 → 168.89), delivering 41.5% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 9.3B revenue generating 1.9B net profit (20.3% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending May 2025. |
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Lam Research | LRCX
Technology
|
Large Cap
|
12 days ↑ | 30.19% |
|
Lam Research dominates the market with an impressive a 12-day winning streak (97.03 → 126.32), delivering 30.2% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 5.2B revenue generating 1.7B net profit (33.3% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Jun 2025. |
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Boston Scientific | BSX
Healthcare
|
Large Cap
|
8 days ↓ | -8.95% |
|
Boston Scientific experiences extended pressure with a 8-day decline (107.89 → 98.23), down 9.0%. Weak margins on 4.7B revenue with only 672.0M profit (14.4% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts. |
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Cf Industries | CF
Basic Materials
|
Large Cap
|
6 days ↓ | -3.59% |
|
Cf Industries sees continued selling pressure through a 6-day decline (87.23 → 84.10), down 3.6%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 1.7B revenue generating 351.0M profit (21.1% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note. |
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Innodata | INOD
Technology
|
Mid Cap
|
11 days ↑ | 87.83% |
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Innodata dominates the market with an impressive a 11-day winning streak (37.22 → 69.91), delivering 87.8% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 58.3M revenue generating 7.8M net profit (13.3% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Mar 2025. |
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Applied Digital | APLD
Technology
|
Mid Cap
|
9 days ↑ | 43.75% |
Foot Locker | FL
Consumer Cyclical
|
Mid Cap
|
7 days ↓ | -9.40% |
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Foot Locker sees continued selling pressure through a 7-day decline (26.50 → 24.01), down 9.4%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 1.9B revenue, - 38.0M losses persist (-2.0% margin) as of Qtr ending Jul 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted. |
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FS KKR Capital | FSK
Financial Services
|
Mid Cap
|
5 days ↓ | -10.99% |
Jamf Holding | JAMF
Technology
|
Small Cap
|
10 days ↑ | 27.59% |
|
Jamf Holding is on fire with an unstoppable a 10-day winning streak (9.06 → 11.56), delivering 27.6% gains. With 167.6M revenue generating only 529,000 profit (0.3% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential. |
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Plug Power | PLUG
Industrials
|
Small Cap
|
7 days ↑ | 45.83% |
|
Plug Power builds on success with a 7-day winning streak (1.44 → 2.10), delivering 45.8% gains. Despite 133.7M in revenue and - 196.9M loss (-147.3% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution. |
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UMH Properties | UMH
Real Estate
|
Small Cap
|
5 days ↓ | -1.44% |
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UMH Properties sees continued selling pressure through a 5-day decline (15.25 → 15.03), down 1.4%. Weak margins on 61.2M revenue with only 4.8M profit (7.9% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts. |
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Beta Bionics | BBNX
Healthcare
|
Small Cap
|
4 days ↓ | -13.54% |
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Beta Bionics pulls back after a 4-day decline (26.66 → 23.05), down 13.5%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 17.6M revenue, - 28.7M losses persist (-162.5% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted. |
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United States Market Daily Gainers & Losers: September 18, 2025
Top United States Stock Gainers (September 18, 2025)
| Stock | Day Open | Day Close | Daily Change | Volume | Daily Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Palantir | PLTR
Technology
|
Mega Cap
|
$170.27 | $176.97 | 5.13% | 69.0M | 69.0M |
Caterpillar | CAT
Industrials
|
Mega Cap
|
$450.96 | $466.96 | 3.62% | 4.3M | 4.3M |
Nvidia | NVDA
Technology
|
Mega Cap
|
$174.06 | $176.24 | 3.49% | 191.1M | 191.1M |
General Electric | GE
Industrials
|
Mega Cap
|
$290.71 | $297.09 | 2.62% | 3.3M | 3.3M |
Applovin | APP
Communication Services
|
Mega Cap
|
$616.73 | $621.52 | 2.45% | 9.1M | 9.1M |
Intel | INTC
Technology
|
Large Cap
|
$31.78 | $30.57 | 22.77% | 522.2M | 522.2M |
Synopsys | SNPS
Technology
|
Large Cap
|
$461.00 | $480.11 | 12.86% | 8.2M | 8.2M |
CrowdStrike Holdings | CRWD
Technology
|
Large Cap
|
$468.92 | $502.63 | 12.82% | 10.1M | 10.1M |
Hims & Hers Health | HIMS
Consumer Defensive
|
Large Cap
|
$50.40 | $56.20 | 11.62% | 37.0M | 37.0M |
Oklo | OKLO
Utilities
|
Large Cap
|
$98.54 | $104.97 | 10.16% | 27.9M | 27.9M |
Acuren | TIC
Industrials
|
Mid Cap
|
$10.93 | $13.45 | 22.94% | 21.8M | 21.8M |
QuantumScape | QS
Consumer Cyclical
|
Mid Cap
|
$10.38 | $12.13 | 18.23% | 63.4M | 63.4M |
Cleanspark | CLSK
Financial Services
|
Mid Cap
|
$11.98 | $13.46 | 17.66% | 62.9M | 62.9M |
Qurate Retail | QRTEA
Consumer Cyclical
|
Mid Cap
|
$13.32 | $15.01 | 15.73% | 243.2K | 243.2K |
Bio-Rad | BIO.B
Healthcare
|
Mid Cap
|
$283.95 | $283.95 | 14.94% | 0 | 0 |
89bio | ETNB
Healthcare
|
Small Cap
|
$14.98 | $14.96 | 85.15% | 80.3M | 80.3M |
Ramaco Resources | METC
Basic Materials
|
Small Cap
|
$26.83 | $30.92 | 18.65% | 6.4M | 6.4M |
Ramaco Resources | METCB
Basic Materials
|
Small Cap
|
$15.41 | $17.58 | 14.01% | 216.4K | 216.4K |
Pulse Biosciences | PLSE
Healthcare
|
Small Cap
|
$16.27 | $18.52 | 13.83% | 535.7K | 535.7K |
Ouster | OUST
Technology
|
Small Cap
|
$31.40 | $34.72 | 13.43% | 6.4M | 6.4M |
Biggest United States Stock Losers (September 18, 2025)
| Stock | Day Open | Day Close | Daily Change | Volume | Daily Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Philip Morris | PM
Consumer Defensive
|
Mega Cap
|
$163.99 | $161.76 | -2.73% | 4.5M | 4.5M |
Visa | V
Financial Services
|
Mega Cap
|
$344.73 | $338.18 | -2.32% | 4.6M | 4.6M |
Tesla | TSLA
Consumer Cyclical
|
Mega Cap
|
$428.86 | $416.85 | -2.12% | 88.2M | 88.2M |
UnitedHealth | UNH
Healthcare
|
Mega Cap
|
$343.53 | $334.82 | -1.99% | 11.2M | 11.2M |
Procter & Gamble | PG
Consumer Defensive
|
Mega Cap
|
$158.15 | $157.32 | -1.88% | 7.6M | 7.6M |
FactSet Research | FDS
Financial Services
|
Large Cap
|
$338.53 | $301.23 | -10.36% | 2.5M | 2.5M |
Darden Restaurants | DRI
Consumer Cyclical
|
Large Cap
|
$193.67 | $192.74 | -7.69% | 6.7M | 6.7M |
S&P Global | SPGI
Financial Services
|
Large Cap
|
$542.76 | $507.80 | -6.67% | 2.9M | 2.9M |
Morningstar | MORN
Financial Services
|
Large Cap
|
$249.35 | $233.70 | -6.11% | 524.1K | 524.1K |
Nucor | NUE
Basic Materials
|
Large Cap
|
$136.00 | $134.30 | -5.95% | 3.7M | 3.7M |
Qmmm Holdings | QMMM
Communication Services
|
Mid Cap
|
$95.91 | $89.02 | -15.73% | 316.2K | 316.2K |
|
S
Super Group (SGHC | SGHC
Consumer Cyclical
|
Mid Cap
|
$13.57 | $11.69 | -9.17% | 8.6M | 8.6M |
Vita Coco Co | COCO
Consumer Defensive
|
Mid Cap
|
$39.46 | $39.26 | -7.19% | 4.0M | 4.0M |
Viasat | VSAT
Technology
|
Mid Cap
|
$34.05 | $30.14 | -6.86% | 5.0M | 5.0M |
|
S
Skeena Resources | SKE
Basic Materials
|
Mid Cap
|
$18.46 | $17.15 | -6.34% | 1.3M | 1.3M |
P3 Health Partners | PIII
Healthcare
|
Small Cap
|
$8.37 | $7.57 | -12.59% | 65.8K | 65.8K |
Red Cat Holdings | RCAT
Technology
|
Small Cap
|
$10.13 | $10.04 | -10.91% | 26.4M | 26.4M |
Cracker Barrel Old | CBRL
Consumer Cyclical
|
Small Cap
|
$48.28 | $45.80 | -7.64% | 4.9M | 4.9M |
Endeavour Silver | EXK
Basic Materials
|
Small Cap
|
$6.46 | $6.18 | -4.92% | 14.4M | 14.4M |
|
B
BGM | BGM
Healthcare
|
Small Cap
|
$11.06 | $9.99 | -4.31% | 312.4K | 312.4K |
Most Active United States Stocks on September 18, 2025
| Stock | Day Open | Day Close | Daily Change | Volume | Daily Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nvidia | NVDA
Technology
|
Mega Cap
|
$174.06 | $176.24 | 3.49% | 191.1M | 191.1M |
Tesla | TSLA
Consumer Cyclical
|
Mega Cap
|
$428.86 | $416.85 | -2.12% | 88.2M | 88.2M |
Advanced Micro | AMD
Technology
|
Mega Cap
|
$150.82 | $157.92 | -0.78% | 84.3M | 84.3M |
Palantir | PLTR
Technology
|
Mega Cap
|
$170.27 | $176.97 | 5.13% | 69.0M | 69.0M |
Apple | AAPL
Technology
|
Mega Cap
|
$239.95 | $237.88 | -0.46% | 43.5M | 43.5M |
Intel | INTC
Technology
|
Large Cap
|
$31.78 | $30.57 | 22.77% | 522.2M | 522.2M |
Snap | SNAP
Communication Services
|
Large Cap
|
$8.10 | $8.44 | 5.63% | 186.8M | 186.8M |
Grab Holdings | GRAB
Technology
|
Large Cap
|
$6.13 | $6.35 | 4.10% | 81.1M | 81.1M |
Nio | NIO
Consumer Cyclical
|
Large Cap
|
$7.23 | $7.37 | -1.07% | 76.2M | 76.2M |
SoFi Technologies | SOFI
Financial Services
|
Large Cap
|
$27.53 | $28.11 | 3.57% | 70.3M | 70.3M |
Opendoor | OPEN
Real Estate
|
Mid Cap
|
$10.15 | $9.94 | -2.64% | 260.7M | 260.7M |
Rigetti Computing | RGTI
Technology
|
Mid Cap
|
$22.89 | $24.74 | 12.51% | 113.4M | 113.4M |
American Airlines | AAL
Industrials
|
Mid Cap
|
$12.59 | $12.58 | 0.80% | 112.4M | 112.4M |
SoundHound AI | SOUN
Technology
|
Mid Cap
|
$15.57 | $15.63 | 3.37% | 83.9M | 83.9M |
Mara Holdings | MARA
Financial Services
|
Mid Cap
|
$17.75 | $18.50 | 6.69% | 82.9M | 82.9M |
Bitfarms | BITF
Financial Services
|
Small Cap
|
$3.38 | $3.20 | 4.92% | 178.7M | 178.7M |
Plug Power | PLUG
Industrials
|
Small Cap
|
$2.04 | $2.10 | 5.00% | 126.1M | 126.1M |
BigBear.ai Holdings | BBAI
Technology
|
Small Cap
|
$6.24 | $6.28 | 4.32% | 117.6M | 117.6M |
89bio | ETNB
Healthcare
|
Small Cap
|
$14.98 | $14.96 | 85.15% | 80.3M | 80.3M |
Tilray Brands | TLRY
Healthcare
|
Small Cap
|
$1.21 | $1.26 | 5.88% | 49.2M | 49.2M |
United States Sector Performance on September 18, 2025
Consumer Cyclical
Industrials
Healthcare
Technology
Communication Services
Financial Services
Basic Materials
Utilities
Consumer Defensive
Real Estate
Energy
Data is updated regularly. Daily performance is calculated based on closing prices.