Mixed US Equities Close as Key Sectors Weigh In
US equities were mixed at the close on Tuesday as gains in key sectors propelled shares higher while losses led others lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.17% despite declines in major tech and consumer goods stocks.
Home Depot Inc, Sherwin-Williams Co, and Nike Inc were among the top performers, increasing by 3.75%, 3.67%, and 3.25% respectively.