Market optimism took a nosedive as the CNN Money Fear and Greed index registered another drop, firmly establishing the index in the “Greed” territory on Monday.

However, despite the prevailing uncertainty, U.S. stocks managed to break the chains of a three-session losing streak. As eyes turn to the US Federal Reserve, set to commence its two-day policy meeting today with an interest-rate announcement slated for Wednesday.

The looming Fed meeting casts shadows over investors, heightening apprehension about the market’s trajectory amidst economic uncertainties.

Amidst the turmoil, Alphabet Inc. saw shares surge by over 4% on Monday following reports of a potential collaboration with Apple that could see Google Gemini integrated into the iPhone. Conversely, Science Applications International Corp faced a rough session, with shares plunging around 10% post its fourth-quarter results.

On the economic front, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index painted a rosier picture, hitting a high of 51 in March, the best reading in eight months, surpassing February figures and defying market forecasts.

While most sectors on the S&P 500 basked in positivity, with consumer staples, consumer discretionary, and communication services stocks leading the charge, healthcare and real estate stocks chose to march to the beat of their drum, finishing the day slightly lower.

The Dow Jones surged over 75 points to finish at 38,790.43, signaling a promising turn of events. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite followed suit, rising 0.63% and 0.82% respectively during Monday’s session.

Amidst this seesaw of fortunes, investors eagerly await earnings reports from the likes of Citi Trends, Inc., Caleres, Inc., and Core & Main, Inc. today, hoping for positive figures to bolster market confidence.

With the CNN Business Fear & Greed Index treading at 71.5, echoes of greed still resonate loud despite a slight dip from the previous reading of 72.5, displaying a nuanced stance of the investor community towards the current market conditions.