New york: The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 400 points on Tuesday, closing at 44,495, in a robust showing for one of Wall Street's major stock indices.

According to Jordan News Agency, in contrast, the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 166 points to settle at 20,203, while the broader S and P 500 index slipped by 7 points to end the day at 6,198. This divergence in performance among the major indices highlights the mixed sentiment in the market.

Meanwhile, U.S. crude oil prices experienced a slight increase, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rising to $65.72 per barrel. This uptick in oil prices comes amid ongoing discussions about global supply and demand dynamics affecting the energy sector.