Nasdaq Jumps 200 Points Amid Trump's Russia Sanctions: Investor Fear Eases, Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

Market Overview - U.S. stocks experienced a positive session, with the Nasdaq Composite rising over 200 points, driven by a rebound in crude prices following new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies [1][5] - The Dow Jones increased by approximately 144 points, closing at 46,734.61, while the S&P 500 rose by 0.58% to 6,738.44, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.89% to 22,941.80 [5] Company Performance - American Airlines Group Inc. saw its shares increase by more than 5% after reporting better-than-expected third-quarter 2025 financial results and providing strong forward guidance [3] - Tesla Inc. shares rose around 2% following the release of its third-quarter results [3] Economic Indicators - U.S. existing home sales rose by 1.5% month-over-month to an annualized rate of 4.06 million in September, up from 4.0 million in the previous month [4] - The Kansas City Fed's Manufacturing Production Index increased to 15 in October from 4 in September, indicating improved manufacturing activity [4] Sector Performance - Most sectors within the S&P 500 closed positively, with energy, industrials, and materials stocks showing the largest gains, while real estate and consumer staples sectors closed lower [5] Investor Sentiment - The CNN Money Fear and Greed Index recorded a reading of 28.1, indicating a slight increase in fear compared to the previous reading of 26.0, remaining in the "Fear" zone [7]