U.S. stocks end mixed, Dow Jones drops 299 points, Nasdaq adds 221

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks were mixed on Tuesday, with the technology sector rebounding, while the Dow Jones' upwards trajectory took a break. The Standard and Poor's 500 made modest gains.

"Seeing the tech stocks perking up has been a key driver" Emily Roland, co-chief investment strategist at John Hancock Investment Management told Reuters Tuesday. "Investors that have scooped up some of those names toda