Dow Surges Over 300 Points Ahead Of Earnings: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed almost no change in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Monday.

U.S. stocks settled higher on Monday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 300 points during the session. Over the weekend, the White House announced a provisional exemption for smartphones and semiconductors from China's proposed 145% trade tariff. These items will instead face a 20% levy—linked to fentanyl-related enforcement—until sector-specific duties are finalized.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares rose 2.2%, while Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:DELL) shares gained around 4%. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) rose about 1% on Monday.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) ...