The S&P 500 index closed higher Tuesday, amid anticipation of corporate earnings results. According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 rose by 17. 07 points, or 0. 23%, to 7430. 25 points. The Nasdaq Composite fell 58. 88 points, or 0. 24%, to 24873. 20 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 5. .



