Major U.S. stock indexes slightly rose on Tuesday. Banks have led a record-breaking run in U.S. equities since Donald Trump's election on Nov 8. But the rally's momentum has stalled of late as investors now wait to see if he can deliver on his promises of fiscal stimulus. The U.S. President-elect will hold a news conference on Wednesday, his first since his election.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (19 of 30). Top gainer - Caterpillar Inc. (CAT, +1.56%). Top loser - International Business Machines Corporation (IBM, -0.72%).

Most of S&P sectors also in positive area. Top gainer - Basic Materials (+0.6%). Top loser - Utilities (-0.1%).

At the moment:

Dow 19837.00 +9.00 +0.05%

S&P 500 2267.00 +2.00 +0.09%

Nasdaq 100 5027.75 +5.75 +0.11%

Oil 51.27 -0.69 -1.33%

Gold 1188.60 +3.70 +0.31%

U.S. 10yr 2.37 0.00