The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to an all-time high in intraday trading on Tuesday, buoyed by several robust earnings announcements. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 also posted gains, while the Nasdaq experienced a slight decline.
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) led the way for the Dow, reporting earnings that exceeded expectations, driven by increased revenue from its Optum health care segment.
PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) also saw its shares rise after delivering stronger-than-anticipated results and providing an optimistic outlook for net interest income (NII) for the year.
In another notable development, shares of Match Group (MTCH) surged following the announcement that activist investor Starboard Value acquired a 6.6% stake in the company, urging it to consider a potential sale.
The housing sector enjoyed a boost as well, with shares of companies like PulteGroup (PHM), Builders FirstSource (BLDR), and Home Depot (HD) advancing. This optimism was fueled by expectations that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates later this year, which could stimulate home sales.
Conversely, Charles Schwab (SCHW) saw its stock drop after the investment firm announced plans for downsizing to sustain profitability.
In commodity markets, gold prices climbed to a new record high, while oil futures saw a decrease. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell, and the dollar strengthened against the euro, pound, and yen. Most major cryptocurrencies experienced gains as well.
