Tuesday, the Dow was up 3.36 points (0.01%) at 33,984.93, the Nasdaq closed 48.56 points (0.34%) lower at 14,090.22, and the S&P 500 was virtually unchanged at 4,186.72. The Russell 2000 increased 3.26 points (0.14%) to 2,301.27, and the Wilshire 5000 was virtually unchanged at 44,049.36.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was down 4/32, increasing its yield to 1.623%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond fell 1 1/32, bringing its yield up to 2.298%.