The US markets ended higher in a volatile session on Tuesday amid investors continued to assess the outlook for inflation and economic growth. Strong buying in the energy section following a surge in crude oil prices contributed significantly to markets’ positive close. However, worries about slowing growth, a weak margin guidance from Target, and a sell-off in the technology space contributed to market’s weakness in early trades. Target shares ended lower by 2.3 percent, weighed down by the company's weak earnings guidance. Walmart shares dropped by about 1.25 percent. Though, shares of retailer Khol’s Corporation soared nearly 10 percent, riding on reports about a potential takeover bid from Franchise Group.
On the economic data front, the Commerce Department released a report showing the US trade deficit narrowed significantly in the month of April. The report said the trade deficit narrowed to $87.1 billion in April from $107.7 billion in March. Street had expected the deficit to shrink to $89.5 billion from the $109.8 billion originally reported for the previous month. The decrease in the size of the trade deficit came as the value of exports jumped by 3.5 percent to $252.6 billion, while the value of imports tumbled by 3.4 percent to $339.7 billion.
Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 264.36 points or 0.8 percent to 33,180.14, Nasdaq rose 113.86 points or 0.94 percent to 12,175.23 and S&P 500 was up by 39.25 points or 0.95 percent to 4,160.68.
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