Markets Reverse Tariff Panic; Many Q4 Beats After Hours

Tuesday, February 4, 2025Markets traded higher today, with all major indexes closing near session highs — and erasing yesterday’s tariff panic, now that tariff plans have already been eased for our neighbors to the north and the south. The Dow gained +134 points, +0.30%, while the S&P 500 grew +43 points, +0.72%. The Nasdaq raced ahead +262 points, +1.35%, while the small-cap Russell 2000 led the field, +1.44% on the day. JOLTS Lighter in DecemberThe first labor market report in this latest Jobs Week is the ...