<div id="readability-page-1"><div><div>U.S. stocks ticked up on Tuesday, with investors closely watching for potential progress in ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations taking place in London.By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were both up 0.4%, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq reaching levels last seen on Feb. 21 — now just 1.5% below its record high.Small caps extended their recent outperformance versus large caps for a fourth straight session. The Russell 2000 is now testing key resistance at its 200-day moving average, a closely watched technical level.Among sectors, energy led the gains, fueled by rising crude and gasoline prices. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed nearly 1% to $66 per barrel, the highest since April 4, 2025, amid an improving demand outlook.In commodities, momentum faded outside of oil. Silver slipped 0.7% after recent strong gains, while gold held steady at $3,320 an ounce and copper remained flat.Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar were little changed in a quiet session for economic data, as investors look ahead to Wednesday's Consumer Price Index report for May.Economists expect inflation to accelerate to 2.5% year-over-year from April's 2.3%, potentially snapping a four-month cooling trend and influencing expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Futures markets continue to price in two rate cuts by year-end.Meanwhile, Bitcoin BTC/USD dipped about 1% to $109,000, hovering roughly 2% below its all-time high.<div><div>Disclosure: 82% of retail CFD accounts lose money</div></div>According to Benzinga Pro data:<ul> <li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust SPY inched 0.4% up to $601.89.</li> <li>The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average DIA edged 0.2% higher to $429.38.</li> <li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series QQQ rose 0.4% to $532.62.</li> <li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF IWM soared 0.8% to $214.85.</li> <li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund XLE outperformed, up 2.2%; the Industrials Select Sector SPDR Fund XLI lagged, down 0.4%.</li> </ul><ul> <li>Caseys General Stores Inc. CASY rallied over 12% after reporting stronger-than-expected earnings last quarter.</li> <li>J.M. Smucker Co. SJM plummeted 15% after missing revenue estimates. </li> <li>Gamestop Corp. GME, down 1.4%, will report earnings after the close.</li> </ul>Read Now:<ul> <li>Trump’s Inflation Honeymoon May Be OverPhoto: Thapana_Studio via Shutterstock </li> </ul></div></div></div>

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 up 0.4%, as investors monitored U.S.-China trade talks. Small caps outperformed, with the Russell 2000 testing its 200-day moving average. Energy stocks led gains due to rising crude prices. Economists expect inflation to rise to 2.5% in May, influencing Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. Bitcoin dipped 1% to $109,000. Notable stock movements included Caseys General Stores up 12% after strong earnings, while J.M. Smucker fell 15% after missing revenue estimates.

- U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as investors monitored U.S.-China trade negotiations in London, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both up 0.4%.  
- Energy stocks led gains due to rising crude prices, while small caps continued to outperform large caps, testing key resistance levels.  
- Economists anticipate an increase in inflation to 2.5% year-over-year, which may influence Federal Reserve rate cut expectations, as futures markets price in two cuts by year-end.