Dow gains 144 points as tech results sustain U.S. momentum

U.S. markets closed higher on October 23 with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 144 points or 0.31% at 38,910. The NASDAQ rose 0.29% and S&P 500 advanced 0.16%, supported by strong tech earnings. Investors awaited fresh inflation data, keeping risk appetite steady. Gains in Microsoft, Apple, and Alphabet reinforced sector resilience in Q3. The positive close lifted sentiment across Asia’s early trading session, signaling cautious optimism heading into the global market open on October 24.