New york: Major US stock indices closed higher at the end of trading Tuesday on Wall Street. The S and P 500 gained 16.05 points, or 0.25 percent, to end at 6,828.68 points, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 136.36 points, or 0.59 percent, to 23,412.28. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 188.18 points, or 0.40 percent, to 47,477.51.

According to Qatar News Agency, the positive movement in the stock market reflects investor confidence and the ongoing economic developments that continue to influence the financial landscape. The gains in the indices signify a continuation of the upward trend observed in recent sessions.