Dow Jumps Over 200 Points As Tesla Surges Over 5%: Investor Sentiment Improves, But Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in overall market sentiment but remained in the "Extreme Fear" zone with a reading of 17.1, up from 15.6 [1][4] - U.S. stocks settled higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 200 points, closing higher by around 235 points to 42,225.32 [1][3] Economic Data - Private businesses in the U.S. added 155,000 jobs in March, compared to a revised gain of 84,000 in February, exceeding market estimates of 105,000 [2] - New orders for U.S. manufactured goods rose by 0.6% month-over-month for February, compared to a revised 1.8% gain in January [2] Sector Performance - Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed positively, with consumer discretionary, industrials, and financials recording the biggest gains [3] - Consumer staples and consumer discretionary stocks closed lower, bucking the overall market trend [3] Company-Specific News - Tesla Inc. (TSLA) rallied over 5% despite reporting the worst quarterly deliveries in over two years and missing analyst estimates [2] - Investors are awaiting earnings results from Acuity Inc. (AYI), Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG), and Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) [4]