Wall Street’s main indexes edged higher on Tuesday, February 10, as tech shares extended a rebound following a recent period of high volatility. The market mood was bolstered by tech giants and renewed optimism around artificial intelligence spending, even as investors digested mixed economic signals. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 396 points, or 0.79%, reaching a new record level above 50,400. Gains were led by major names like Disney, American Express, and Salesforce. The S&P 500 hovered near 6,980, adding 0.20%, while the Nasdaq 100 traded slightly higher at approximately 25,315. Tech stocks remained the primary focus for traders. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom each gained roughly 1% following strong January order reports from major semiconductor suppliers. However, Alphabet fell over 1% despite strong interest in its recent bond issuance. In the consumer sector, Coca-Cola saw a decline of over 3% after its fourth-quarter revenue missed analyst estimates. Crucial economic data released this morning showed that U.S. retail sales for December were essentially flat, coming in well below the expected 0.4% increase. This disappointing figure suggested a more fragile consumer environment following the holiday period. Market participants are now shifting their attention to upcoming labor and inflation reports. The January jobs report is scheduled for release on Wednesday, with expectations of 68,000 new payrolls and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. These figures will be vital in determining the Federal Reserve's next move regarding interest rates. In other markets, gold prices surged to a new record, surpassing $5,000 per ounce as investors sought safe-haven assets amid ongoing policy uncertainty. Treasury yields trended lower following the weak retail sales data, as traders increased bets on multiple interest rate cuts throughout the year. Corporate earnings continue to drive individual stock movements. While S&P Global reported profits above expectations, companies like CVS Health faced pressure after issuing lower-than-expected projections for the current fiscal year. Energy giant BP also reported a significant underlying profit of $7.5 billion for 2025, though it suspended its share buyback program to prioritize balance sheet strength.