Shutdown drags on, AI fuels record highs, Trump eyes farmer bailout

US stocks edge higher as Wall Street extends its record run despite the government shutdown entering day three. Economic data remains frozen, with the September jobs report delayed, but investors continue to ride the AI wave as Nvidia (NVDA) and OpenAI unveil new partnerships. President Trump is reportedly preparing a $10B bailout package for US farmers hit by China tariffs, with soybean producers set to benefit most. Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) and Comerica (CMA) shares remain in focus after their $10.9B merger announcement, while Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and gold hover near record highs. In trending tickers, Applied Materials (AMAT) slides after a $600M revenue hit tied to China export rules, Chevron (CVX) investigates a refinery fire in Los Angeles, and Cracker Barrel (CBRL) falls after reversing its controversial logo redesign following backlash from President Trump. Takeaways: Government shutdown extends into day three; September jobs data delayed Nvidia and OpenAI strike new partnerships, fueling AI momentum Trump proposes $10B farmer bailout amid ongoing China tariffs Applied Materials, Chevron, and Cracker Barrel move on headlines Yahoo Finance's flagship show, Morning Brief, is your go-to source for smarter investing and market moves. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [e-mail]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices