The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed growth easing in the overall fear level, remaining in the "Fear" zone on Wednesday.
U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 closing the session below the 4,200 level.
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shares tumbled 9.5% on Wednesday after the company reported third-quarter financial results. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) shares gained 3% after the company posted stronger-than-expected results for its fiscal first quarter.
As far as the earnings season is concerned, around 29% of the S&P 500 companies have released quarterly results so far, with around 78% exceeding market estimates.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose to ...