U.S. Equities Close Higher as Dow Hits Record; Tech, Industrials and Materials Lead Gains
U.S. stock indices finished higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching a new record. Strength in Technology, Industrials and Basic Materials underpinned the advance. Several large-cap names climbed, while a number of smaller-cap and energy-related names posted sharp declines. Market breadth was positive across both the NYSE a…