On October 10, 2025, U.S. markets experienced mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite showed varied movements, reflecting a day of sectoral divergence and stock-specific volatility.

Sector-wise, the U.S. semiconductor sector faced significant pressure, with a decline of 5.00%. Notable stocks like Intel dropped 3.89%, while Applied Materials fell 4.70%. The U.S. electric vehicle sector also struggled, with Tesla Motors declining 5.06% amid concerns over valuation. Meanwhile, the U.S. AI sector saw a downturn, with Apple falling 3.45% following news of CEO Tim Cook's planned departure and internal restructuring.

In individual stock movements, Applied Digital Corp surged 16.05% after multiple analysts raised its price target, reflecting strong confidence in the company's growth potential. Intel saw a 3.89% drop despite HSBC raising its price target to $24, as the bank downgraded the stock to a "Sell" rating. Tesla Motors fell 5.06% as Wells Fargo reiterated its "Underweight" rating, citing overvaluation concerns. Apple declined 3.45% following news of CEO Tim Cook's planned departure and restructuring efforts in key business areas.

CoreWeave, Inc. dropped 3.25% despite positive sentiment around its partnership with Nvidia and its role in the AI ecosystem. Pfizer fell 1.82% after Morgan Stanley cut its price target from $33.00 to $32.00. Trilogy Metals experienced a sharp decline of 9.47% after BMO Capital Markets downgraded its rating to "Market Perform."

The cryptocurrency sector also faced headwinds, with Canaan Inc. plummeting 11.07% and The9 dropping 16.52% amid a broader sell-off in cryptocurrency-related stocks.