Wall Street Closes Higher on Tech Rally

US stocks climbed higher as a revived artificial intelligence rally led major indexes. Investors balanced strong corporate earnings reports with the Federal Reserve policy meeting.

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Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, October 26, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

An AI-driven tech rally pushed United States stocks higher during Tuesday afternoon trade as third-quarter reporting season accelerated. The Nasdaq Composite led major indices with a 1.18% gain, recovering from recent sector pullbacks.