Nasdaq Jumps Over 500 Points As Shutdown End Nears: Investor Fear Eases, Greed Index In 'Fear' Zone

Market Overview - The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a shift to the "Fear" zone with a current reading of 31.8, up from 24.9, indicating a slight easing in overall fear levels [5] - U.S. stocks experienced a positive session, with the Nasdaq Composite rising over 500 points, reflecting increased investor confidence amid signs that the government shutdown may soon end [1] Company Performance - Palantir Technologies Inc. saw a rebound of around 9% after a previous decline of more than 11%, marking its strongest performance since July [2] - Dole Plc's shares surged approximately 5% following the release of its third-quarter results [2] - Tyson Foods, Inc. reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, leading to a share price increase of over 2% [2] Sector Performance - Most sectors within the S&P 500 closed positively, with consumer discretionary, communication services, and information technology stocks showing the largest gains [3] - In contrast, consumer staples and real estate sectors closed lower, diverging from the overall market trend [3] Upcoming Earnings - Investors are anticipating earnings results from Sea Ltd., Amdocs Ltd., and Cae Inc. today [4]