Market Performance - The Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.9% during Tuesday morning trading, driven by riskier technology stocks [1] - The S&P 500 rose by 0.5%, despite a majority of its constituent stocks declining [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 211 points, equivalent to a 0.5% increase [1] Market Trends - Historical trends suggest that a market that performs well leading into December typically continues to rise towards the year's end, as investors aim to maximize performance [2] - However, there are existing uncertainties that may require clarification, which could impact this trend [2]