- U.S. stocks traded mostly lower during Tuesday's session, with the Nasdaq falling around 100 points alongside declines in the Dow and S&P 500.
- The U.S. NFIB small business optimism index rose to 99.8 in July, surpassing both June's figure and market estimates.
- Individual stock movements featured notable surges by companies like Quantum Corp and Planet Green Holdings following financial updates and operational announcements.