US Stocks Mixed: Dow Rises 180 Points, Tech Sector Faces Early Losses

• US equities opened mixed on Tuesday, with technology stocks leading early declines.
• The S&P 500 slipped 0.2%, Nasdaq Composite was down 0.7%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 180 points (0.4%).
• Investors remain cautious due to recent volatility in AI-related stocks and weak consumer confidence amid high inflation.
• General Mills sank due to less confident customers; Warner Bros. Discovery rose on buyout offer news.
• Upcoming reports include the government’s latest inflation data and Q4 US economy performance.