U.S. equities took a breather on Tuesday, stabilizing after Monday's sharp rally as investors awaited a House vote on the temporary spending bill expected to end the record-long government shutdown later this week.
Trading was more subdued across major indexes, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average outperforming thanks to strength in healthcare, consumer staples, and energy shares, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 slipped modestly as tech stocks eased.
