Most US stocks rise after firms' strong profit reports | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Most U.S. equities gained Tuesday after strong earnings reports from companies including Equifax and Hasbro, lifting sentiment even as traders weighed lingering pressure from inflation and higher rates. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 529 points, or 1%. The Nasdaq finished down modestly—under 0.1%—as AI-related stocks continued to swing. Equifax rallied 11.3% on a summer profit that beat analyst expectations, despite high mortgage rates weighing on parts of its business. Hasbro climbed 11.2% after stating its Magic: The Gathering generated more than $600 million in revenue in a quarter for the first time. 3M added 5.8%. Energy also moved: Brent fell 0.7% to $108.79.