The S&P 500 gained 0.9% last week, notching its eighth consecutive winning week.

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Tuesday. The S&P 500 gained 0.9% last week, notching its eighth consecutive winning week. The Dow surged 2.1%, while the Nasdaq rose 0.5% last week. In earnings, shares of AutoZone Inc. (NYSE:AZO) fell 9% on Tuesday after reporting third-quarter results. On the economic data front, the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index increased 0.8% year-over-year in March, following a 0.9% gain in February. The Chicago Fed National Activity Index climbed to +0.14 in April versus a revised reading of –0.15 in March. Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed on a positive note, with information technology, materials and industrials stocks recording the biggest gains on Tuesday. However, consumer staples and energy stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower. The Dow Jones closed lower by around 118 points to 50,461.68 on Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.61% to 7,519.12, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.19% at 26,656.18 during Tuesday's session. What Is CNN Business Fear & Greed Index? At a current reading of 60.7, the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 59. The Fear & Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness. Photo via Shutterstock

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