[CNBC via WND] The Dow Jones Industrial Average was higher Tuesday as it tried to build on its longest winning streak in more than six years, while traders weighed the latest earnings reports.
The Dow rose by roughly 26 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 added about 0.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.6%.
General Motors shares fell about 4% even after the automaker hiked its full-year earnings guidance. Meanwhile, General Electric climbed more than 6% on the back of stronger-than-expected revenue for the second quarter. |