The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5%, marking its 12th record high this year, led by GM (+15%) and Coca-Cola (+4%) after upbeat Q3 earnings. Treasury yields fell below 3.96%, their lowest since October 2024, fueling risk-on sentiment across financials and consumer stocks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also gained modestly, with broader participation suggesting renewed investor confidence amid cooling inflation and resilient corporate balance sheets.