U.S. stock-indexes S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose on Tuesday, helped by a recovery in tech stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial average fell after rising for six straight days. S&P 500 and Dow had rallied in the past week since the shock victory of Donald Trump in the U.S. election on expectations of higher fiscal spending and lower regulations. However, investors remain uncertain about Trump's policies and are also keeping an eye on key appointments in his administration.

Dow stocks mixed (15 vs 15). Top gainer - Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ, +1.97%). Top loser - The Home Depot, Inc. (HD, -2.04%).

S&P sectors also mixed. Top gainer - Utilities (+1.4%). Top loser - Conglomerates (-2.1%).

At the moment:

Dow 18778.00 -44.00 -0.23%

S&P 500 2168.25 +7.75 +0.36%

Nasdaq 100 4760.50 +66.00 +1.41%

Oil 45.00 +1.68 +3.88%

Gold 1222.20 +0.50 +0.04%

U.S. 10yr 2.22 +0.00