U.S. inventory indexes closed Tuesday principally greater as traders parsed better-than-expected earnings from main retailers that confirmed customers are nonetheless buying regardless of excessive inflation.
The S&P 500 added 8.06 factors, or 0.2%, to 4305.20 after opening decrease. The technology-focused Nasdaq Composite shed 25.50 factors, or 0.2%, to 13102.55. The Dow Jones Industrial Common gained 239.57 factors, or 0.7%, to 34152.01.
