U.S. stock benchmark indexes all continued to set fresh records on Tuesday, helping the S&P 500 claim its sixth consecutive session of gains. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 0.2% to close at 6531.7. The S&P 500 also rose 0.2% to end at 2534.5. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced more than 80 points to close at 22641. The small-caps index Russell 2000 treaded water at 1510. Upbeat economic data including a strong reading from the ISM manufacturing index has aided the rally in equities. Strong automotive sales in September pushed General Motor Co.’s share price to an all-time high. Tuesday’s record-setting action follows a similar session in Monday when all U.S. stock indexes established new peaks.
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