US stocks today: Wall Street inches higher as markets eye ceasefire deadline; Dow jumps 300 points, S&P 500 remains flat

Indian markets rallied Tuesday, buoyed by hopes of a US-Iran ceasefire extension and strong economic data. Retail sales exceeded expectations, while corporate earnings from UnitedHealth and Quest Diagnostics boosted sentiment. Despite some tech sector jitters, investor optimism prevailed, pushing indices higher and oil prices lower.