Wall Street climbs as investors eye NVIDIA and Fed updates

Business Nov 19, 2025

Wall Street saw a boost on Wednesday, with investors looking forward to NVIDIA's earnings and the Federal Reserve's latest meeting notes.
Since the government shutdown delayed trade data, everyone's now focused on Thursday's job numbers—key info the Fed uses to decide on interest rates while tackling inflation.

What else happened?

The main stock indices all moved up: Dow Jones gained 46.9 points, S&P 500 added 8.5, and Nasdaq rose by 26.4 points.
On the flip side, Target's shares dropped after reporting lower sales this quarter—a reminder that big economic updates can quickly shake up company fortunes and influence what happens next with Fed policy.