The Dow scored yet another record high today before reversing gains and settling with a 293-point loss, bringing its four-day win streak to a sharp end. The S&P 500 notched an all-time high before inching into the red as well, while the Nasdaq eked out a third consecutive daily win thanks to Big Tech gains. Amid the volatility, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) scored its first gain in the last five sessions.

OIL PRICES MOVE LOWER; GOLD TAKES A BREATHER

Oil prices settled slightly lower on Tuesday, as traders became less enthusiastic over China's stimulus measures and declining weekly crude inventories amid storms in the Gulf of Mexico. November-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $1.87, or 2.6%, to settle at $69.69 per barrel.

Gold prices settled near breakeven after their recent string of record highs, as investors continued to bet on more interest rate cuts. Gold for December delivery was last seen at $2,677.30.

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