Dow Settles At Record High, Records Gain For September: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Neutral' Zone

Market Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index improved to a reading of 52.7, remaining in the "Neutral" zone, up from 51.3 [5] - U.S. stocks showed positive performance with the Nasdaq Composite gaining approximately 0.3% and the Dow Jones reaching a new closing high [1][3] Economic Indicators - Major indices saw gains in September, with the S&P 500 increasing over 3%, the Dow rising nearly 2%, and the Nasdaq jumping 5.6% [2] - U.S. job openings rose by 19,000 to 7.227 million in August, while the Chicago Business Barometer fell to 40.6 in September, below market expectations [2] Sector Performance - Most sectors in the S&P 500 closed positively, particularly information technology, health care, and industrials, while energy and consumer discretionary sectors declined [3] - The Dow Jones closed higher by around 82 points to 46,397.89, the S&P 500 rose 0.41% to 6,688.46, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.30% to 22,660.01 [3] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Conagra Brands Inc., RPM International Inc., and Acuity Inc. [4]