Our PureVest Weekly Roundup highlighted how markets have performed during past government shutdowns — surprisingly, stocks tended to rise. The S&P 500 gained nearly 8% in Q3 and the Nasdaq over 11%, heading into what’s typically the strongest season for equities. Intel and AMD had strong weeks as talks of collaboration continued. We close with an in-depth guide to shutdowns — worth a read if you have a few minutes. Enjoy, and have a great weekend!

Markets & Economy: Government shutdown delays key monthly jobs report source:nbcnews.com What the government shutdown means for Social Security benefits source:cnbc.com Intel Stock Jumps 7% on Report of Early Talks With AMD for Foundry Deal source:finance.yahoo.com No payrolls, no problem as Wall Street extends run of highs source:www.reuters.com Nike’s Turnaround Looks Like It’s Going Well—But Tariffs Could Be a Stumbling Block source:www.investopedia.com Stocks Have Had a Big 2025. Should You Buy Into the ‘Most Wonderful Time’ of the Year? source:investopedia.com Education: What is a government shutdown source:bookings.edu