The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further easing in the overall fear level, but remained in the "Fear" zone on Tuesday.
The Dow Jones closed higher by more than 200 points, snapping a four-session losing streak on Tuesday as investors assessed recent corporate earnings reports.
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised full-year guidance. General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) reported stronger-than-expected results for its third quarter.
As far as the earnings season is concerned, around 23% of the S&P 500 companies have released quarterly results so far, with around 77% of those exceeding market estimates.
On the economic data front, ...