U.S. Stock Market Summary for Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Major Indices S&P 500 : +0.58% → 5,560.83 Dow Jones Industrial Average : +0.75% → 40,527.62 Nasdaq 100 : +0.61% → 19,544.95 Russell 2000 : +0.56% → 1,976.52 Market Overview U.S. equities ended Tuesday higher after a choppy session, as investors digested mixed economic data, corporate earnings, and trade policy updates. Gains were bolstered by optimism surrounding President Trump’s tariff relief measures, particularly in the automotive sector, and the continued momentum in corporate earnings. This marked the sixth consecutive daily gain for the S&P 500 — its longest winning streak since March 2022. Sector Highlights The industrials and consumer discretionary sectors outperformed, lifted by strong earnings and improving sentiment. Logistics and travel companies such as UPS and JetBlue Airways were key contributors, reflecting investor confidence in transportation demand and operational resilience. Economic Snapshot Consumer Confidence : The Co...