Wall Street Hits New Record Highs as Russell 2000 Joins Market Rally After Fed Rate Cuts

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•  19 Sep 2025
 

•   AAPL  
   
  +1.48%
•   FDX  
   
  -0.26%
•   INTC  
   
  -1.20%
•   MU  
   
  +1.09%
•   OKLO  
   
  +10.98%

Wall Street continues its impressive bull run with major indices setting fresh all-time highs on September 19, 2025, driven by Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and strong investor sentiment. The Russell 2000 small-cap index has joined the celebration, reaching its first record high since 2021, signaling renewed confidence across all market segments.

The Dow Jones is trading near flat levels today, while the S&P 500 gained 0.1% and the Nasdaq climbed 0.2%. This follows yesterday's strong session where all major indices closed at record highs. The Russell 2000's breakthrough performance represents a significant milestone for small-cap stocks amid expectations of continued Fed rate reductions. The 10-year Treasury yield has risen to 4.14%, while Bitcoin trades slightly lower at $115,900 and gold continues its ascent to $3,700 per ounce.

Intel Corporation $INTC experienced its largest single-day gain since 1987, surging over 22% to $30.60 after NVIDIA $NVDA announced a stunning $5 billion investment in the chipmaker. This marks a dramatic shift from rivalry to strategic partnership between the two semiconductor giants. The U.S. government's previous 10% stake purchase in Intel for approximately $9 billion has already generated significant returns following NVIDIA investment announcement, representing one of the Trump administration's most successful investment moves with $5 billion in gains in less than a month.

Apple $AAPL climbed 1.8% following the global launch of the iPhone 17 series, with reports indicating particularly strong demand for Pro models. Long queues at stores across Asia and Europe suggest robust consumer interest in the new lineup, which includes the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air model. Micron Technology $MU pulled back 4.7% after a historic 12-day winning streak that pushed shares to new highs at $168.90. The memory chip manufacturer has gained 43% year-to-date on growing demand for AI and cloud computing applications.

Nuclear energy stocks rallied significantly after the Trump administration made the sector a centerpiece of trade discussions, particularly following a new agreement with the United Kingdom. The U.S.-UK partnership aims to accelerate nuclear technology deployment and reduce dependence on Russian nuclear fuel by 2028. Oklo $OKLO surged 19.4% yesterday and added another 17% today, exemplifying the sector's momentum as investors bet on nuclear power's growing importance in the energy transition.

The recent Fed rate cut continues to fuel the market rally, with the S&P 500 reaching new peaks. However, analysts warn of potential challenges ahead, including signs of economic growth deceleration, possible weakening in the labor market, and high market valuations that may test rally sustainability in the coming months.

FedEx $FDX gained 2.5% after reporting quarterly earnings of $3.83 per share, beating estimates of $3.62, with revenues of $22.2 billion also exceeding expectations. The company projects annual growth of 4%-6% compared to previous estimates of just 1%. Tesla $TSLA rose 1.7% after yesterday's 2.1% decline ended a seven-day winning streak, with the stock up nearly 25% since the beginning of the month following Elon Musk's first share purchases since 2020.

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