The S&P 500 index saw a slight increase on Tuesday, extending its recent rally as more earnings reports were released. The index gained 0.1%, bringing its year-to-date advance to 8.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, made up of blue-chip stocks, also rose by 0.1%, marking its fifth consecutive day of gains. On the other hand, the Nasdaq, which mainly consists of technology stocks, slipped by 0.1%.
