S&P 500 Rises as Treasury Yields Decline

The S&P 500 closed slightly higher on Tuesday as Treasury yields continued to fall for a second consecutive session, while strength in semiconductor stocks helped lift the Nasdaq Composite. The broader market index gained 0.32% to finish at 7,677.28, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.66% to 26,151.30. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 160.24 points, or 0.3%, closing at 53,577.40…