Dow Surges Over 300 Points Ahead Of Earnings: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone

1. S&P 500 rose 0.79% amid minimal changes in Fear and Greed Index. 2. White House exempted smartphones from 145% tariff, affecting market outlook. 3. Apple and Dell shares increased, boosting technology sector. 4. Goldman Sachs exceeded earnings expectations, favorably impacting financial sector. 5. Most S&P sectors gained, with consumer discretionary stocks declining.