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U.S. Manufacturing Expands for Second Month Despite Tariff and Policy Uncertainty

U.S. manufacturing showed continued expansion in February as the ISM manufacturing index stayed above 50 for the second straight month, signaling modest growth. However, rising tariffs on metals and ongoing geopolitical tensions pose challenges to cost structures and supply chain efficiencies. While production and new orders showed strength, employment growth remained flat, prompting cautious optimism among industrial firms.

Home Depot Beats Q4 Estimates, Raises Dividend as Housing Market Recovery Gains Traction

Home Depot reported stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, posting earnings per share of $2.72 against the $2.54 consensus estimate and revenue of $38.2 billion that narrowly topped forecasts. The home improvement retailer also raised its quarterly dividend to $2.33 per share and reported a 0.4% increase in comparable sales, offering investors an early signal that the U.S. housing market recovery is providing a modest but real tailwind to big-ticket home improvement spending.