Wall Street Rallies in Afternoon Trade as Airline Strength and AI Optimism Offset Geopolitical Volatility

U.S. equity markets showed remarkable resilience during Tuesday afternoon trading on March 17, 2026, as investors pivoted from geopolitical anxieties toward robust corporate guidance and continued optimism in the artificial intelligence sector. Despite ongoing volatility in the energy markets linked to the conflict in the Middle East, the major indexes maintained steady gains as the trading day progressed toward the final hour.Major Indexes and Sector PerformanceAs of mid-afternoon, the Dow Jones Industrial ...