Dow Jumps Over 300 Points; Chicago Fed National Activity Index Rises In February
1. U.S. stocks traded higher; S&P 500 rose 1.07% this morning. 2. The Chicago Fed National Activity Index improved to 0.18 in February. 3. Consumer discretionary shares jumped 2.2%, indicating strong consumer sentiment. 4. Oil and gold prices increased slightly, influencing commodity-linked stocks. 5. European markets declined, contrasting with gains in U.S. indexes.