The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Wednesday.

U.S. stocks settled mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 300 points during the session.

On the policy front, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration will unveil “substantial announcements” on tariffs in the coming days, while Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic announced plans to retire when his term expires in February 2026.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) was the day's standout performer, surging 9% after projecting faster-than-expected sales growth during its analyst ...