US equity indexes were mixed on Tuesday, led by declines in the technology and communication services sectors, which pulled the Nasdaq Composite lower.
* The Senate approved a bill to end the longest government shutdown in US history, with the measure now awaiting a vote in the House of Representatives before heading to President Donald Trump for final approval, according to a note from D.A. Davidson. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the chamber could vote on the legislation as early as Wednesday, Reuters reported Tuesday.
* ADP's second weekly report on national employment showed private-sector payrolls declined by an average of 11,250 jobs over the four weeks ending Oct. 25.
* December West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $0.82 to settle at $60.95 per barrel, while January Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down $1.00 to $65.06.
* Paramount Skydance (PSKY) shares rose about 9.7% after the company posted stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue guidance and announced a significant workforce reduction. Benchmark raised its price target on the stock to $19 from $16 while keeping a buy rating.
* CoreWeave (CRWV) shares dropped nearly 16% after the company posted strong Q3 results but cut its fiscal 2025 revenue forecast by $150 million to $5.10 billion due to a specific supply chain issue.