Major U.S. stock-indexes higher on Tuesday as investors rushed to pick up stocks after Britain's decision to leave the European Union sparked a massive two-day selloff in global markets. Banks, which were the worst hit since the referendum on Thursday, were among the most attractive stocks for bargain hunters. A rebound in oil prices on Tuesday signaled an appetite for riskier assets, while gold retreated.
Almost all Dow stocks in positive area (27 of 30). Top looser - E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DD, -2,95%). Top gainer - The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV, +2,32%).
All S&P sectors in positive area. Top gainer - Basic Materials (+1,9%).
At the moment:
Dow 17187.00 +202.00 +1.19%
S&P 500 2012.25 +27.25 +1.37%
Nasdaq 100 4249.50 +71.50 +1.71%
Oil 47.18 +0.85 +1.83%
Gold 1317.70 -7.00 -0.53%
U.S. 10yr 1.46 +0.00