S&P 500 opens 0.1% higher, Nasdaq 100 up 0.2%

S&P 500 opens 0.1% higher, Nasdaq 100 up 0.2%

The S&P 500 opened 0.1% higher on September 12, 2025, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.2% during the trading session. This performance reflects a mixed day for the major indices, with the S&P 500 showing a modest increase while the Nasdaq 100 exhibited a more substantial rise.

PPL (PPL) closed the trading day at $37.15, marking a 1.23% gain from the previous session, which was higher than the S&P 500's 0.37% gain . The company's stock performance outpaced the broader market, suggesting investor optimism in the energy and utility sector. PPL's earnings are expected to be $0.48 per share for the quarter, a 14.29% increase from the prior year, with revenue projected to be $2.19 billion, a 5.99% increase .

Delta Air Lines (DAL) is set to release earnings results for the third quarter on Thursday, October 9. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $1.53 per share, up from $1.50 per share in the year-ago period. The projected quarterly revenue is $15.94 billion, a 1.6% increase from the same period last year .

Nasdaq, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) has seen its stock price rise by an impressive 110% over the last five years. The company's earnings per share (EPS) have grown at an average annual rate of 10%, which is lower than the 16% average annual increase in the share price. This suggests that market participants hold the company in higher regard .

In terms of valuation, PPL is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 20.24, which is higher than the industry average of 18.95. The company's PEG ratio is 2.64, indicating a premium over the industry average of 2.79. The Utility - Electric Power industry, part of the Utilities sector, is ranked 79 by the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the top 32% of all industries .

The mixed performance of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 highlights the diverse nature of investor sentiment and market expectations. As the market continues to evolve, investors should keep a close eye on earnings releases and valuation metrics to make informed decisions.