New York, Feb. 5 -- U.S. stocks ended higher on Tuesday, as investors digested a mix of upbeat corporate earnings and evolving trade tensions, setting the stage for what many expect to be a pivotal week for the market.
The broader market, including the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, also posted gains.
The Dow rose 134.13 points, or 0.30 percent, to 44,556.04. The S&P 500 added 43.31 points, or 0.72 percent, to 6,037.88. Seven of the 11 primary S&P 500 sectors ended in green, with energy and communication services leading the gainers by going up 2.18 percent and 1.48 percent, respectively.
Meanwhile, utilities and consumer staples led the laggards by dropping 0.88 percent and 0.51 percent, respectively.
The Nasdaq Composite,...