Key facts
- U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Tuesday.
- Semiconductor stocks rallied significantly.
- Investors are anticipating major technology earnings reports.
- Geopolitical uncertainty from U.S. strikes in Iran and impending tariffs added to market uncertainty.
Wall Street's main indexes closed higher on Tuesday, with semiconductor shares extending a recovery from a recent selloff. Investors are awaiting major technology earnings reports for insights into the future of the artificial intelligence trade. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 77.5 points, or 0.15%, at the open to 51,916.79. The S&P 500 gained 46.7 points, or 0.63%, at the open to 7,489.95. The Nasdaq Composite saw a larger increase, rising 264.5 points, or 1.04%, to 25,772.549 at the opening bell. Fresh U.S. strikes in Iran and impending tariffs from President Donald Trump added to market uncertainty.