U.S. stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all posting losses. The S&P 500 fell 1.25%, the Nasdaq dropped 1.55%, and the Dow slipped 0.105%, reflecting a broad market pullback led by technology and growth stocks. The Nasdaq's decline was the steepest, driven by weakness in mega-cap tech names amid renewed concerns over interest rate policy and mixed economic data. The S&P 500's drop erased earlier gains, pushing it further into correction territory. Declining issues outnumbered advancers on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq, indicating widespread selling pressure. Tuesday's losses highlight ongoing market volatility and sensitivity to macroeconomic signals, including inflation data and Federal Reserve commentary. Investors remain cautious, with attention focused on upcoming economic reports and central bank signals.