Key takeout
- The S&P 500 increased by 0.3% on September 9, 2025, following a sharp downward revision in employment figures. This has raised concerns about the economy but possibly heightened expectations for interest rate cuts.
- Fox Corp. experienced a decline in stock value after the Murdoch family settled a long-standing dispute regarding control of the media empire.
After a considerable downward revision in employment growth reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between March 2024 and March 2025, major U.S. stock indexes have reached record closing highs.
This data has sparked worries about the overall economic outlook, yet it may bolster arguments for cutting interest rates at the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
The S&P 500 closed at record levels, gaining 0.3%. Both the Dow and Nasdaq also increased by 0.4%, aligning them with the benchmark index’s record-breaking performance.
UnitedHealth Group saw its stocks jump by 8.6%, marking one of the best daily performances in the S&P 500. The official Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage plans are typically released in October by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with those ratings influencing eligibility for quality bonuses. Another health insurance company, Centene, saw a 7.7% increase in its stake.
Nokia, a Finnish high-tech firm known for its past with flip phones, recently announced a partnership with Super Micro Computer to develop AI-Optimized Networking Solutions aimed at cloud computing providers and AI hyperscalers. Super Micro’s stock rose by 7.2%, while Nokia’s American deposit receipts slightly dipped by 0.1%.
Coinbase Global, which runs the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., saw its shares increase by 5.5%. The company announced that it had employed the founder of a crypto platform to enhance its on-chain consumer strategy.
In contrast, Humana’s shares plummeted by 12%, marking one of the largest declines within the S&P 500. After a strong performance in July, analysts reported that stricter assessment standards for Medicare Advantage plans could be adopted in 2026, which significantly affected Humana’s stock, particularly due to a recent legal move regarding valuations.
According to reports, top lithium producers in China are planning to restart operations at mines that have been inactive since last month. The previous halt had raised hopes for reduced oversupply and increasing prices for crucial battery materials. However, the news about resuming production has put pressure on the lithium market, resulting in an 11.5% decrease in shares of Albemarle, the largest lithium producer worldwide.
Fox Corp.’s stock dropped by over 6% following the resolution of a long-term family dispute regarding control of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. According to the agreement, Murdoch’s eldest son, Lachlan, will take over the media group, while his three brothers will receive new trusts funded by stock sales from the existing trusts.
