Wall Street Bounces Back Amid Earnings Season Rollercoaster

Major U.S. stock indexes showed mixed performances as companies like GM, GE Aerospace, and Coca-Cola reported strong earnings, while tech giants faltered. Investors are wary of stretched valuations and await inflation data amid economic uncertainties. A potential positive trade outcome between the U.S. and China remains a focus.

The U.S. stock market exhibited varied movements on Tuesday, driven by fresh earnings reports. While the S&P 500 and Dow indexes advanced, the Nasdaq slipped amid pauses in tech rallies. Corporate heavyweights, including General Motors and Coca-Cola, showed strong performances, contributing to investor sentiment.

GM's shares soared by 15.4% after announcing an upbeat full-year forecast. The company's optimism extended to other industrial players like 3M and GE Aerospace, which also reported positive earnings results. Meanwhile, tech stocks, including Nvidia and Alphabet, experienced declines, with the Nasdaq dipping by 0.1%.

Investors are eyeing the upcoming U.S. government inflation data and a potential trade deal between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping. With economic reports delayed by the government shutdown, the market anticipates further moves from the Federal Reserve regarding interest rate cuts.

(With inputs from agencies.)