Stocks Stutter at the Open as Markets Digest Delayed Economic Data, Tech Rally Stalls

Market Overview - The stock market experienced a setback on Tuesday morning as investors processed delayed economic data from September due to a government shutdown [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 275 points, or 0.6%, while the S&P 500 saw a slight rise of nearly 0.1%. In contrast, the Nasdaq Composite declined by 0.3% [1] Economic Data - The Census Bureau reported that September retail sales rose at a monthly rate of 0.2%, which fell short of expectations that anticipated a 0.4% increase [2]