Major U.S. stock-indexes hit record intraday highs on Tuesday amid gains across sectors as strong earnings from top retailers underscored the strength of the U.S. economy. One in every six stocks on the S&P 500 hit a new 52-week high as a rally sparked by President Donald Trump's promise of tax reforms shows no sign of fading despite concerns around valuations.

Most of Dow stocks in positive area (23 of 30). Top loser - Caterpillar Inc. (CAT, -0.73%). Top gainer - Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT, +2.91%).

Most of S&P sectors are also in positive area. Top loser - Services (-1.1%). Top gainer - Basic Materials (+1.1%).

At the moment:

Dow 20691.00 +103.00 +0.50%

S&P 500 2359.00 +11.00 +0.47%

Nasdaq 100 5339.25 +13.50 +0.25%

Oil 54.60 +0.82 +1.52%

Gold 1238.80 -0.30 -0.02%

U.S. 10yr 2.42 -0.00