Stock indexes are up today, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all showing gains. Software companies are leading the rebound after Monday’s decline. Concerns about AI and US trade uncertainty impacted markets. President Trump’s 10% global tariffs are in effect, with talks with Iran ongoing. Geopolitical risks are a concern for stocks.

US home prices rose in December, exceeding expectations. Chicago Fed President remains optimistic about rate cuts. Economic focus this week includes earnings reports and consumer confidence data. Most S&P 500 companies beat earnings expectations. Markets discount a 3% chance of a rate cut in March.

Overseas markets are higher, while interest rates and bond yields fluctuate. Eurozone car registrations decline. US stock movers include software stocks rebounding and companies like Keysight Technologies and Henry Schein reporting positive earnings. Negative movers include Ziff Davis and Paymentus Holdings. Earnings reports scheduled for February 24, 2026.

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