New York - US blue chip stocks hit fresh two-year highs on Tuesday, as the market was boosted by a strong performance from the energy and utilities sectors.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 20.51 points (0.18%) to 11 575.54, buoyed by strong performances from energy giants Chevron and ExxonMobil.
Higher oil prices prompted by cold weather helped push the market higher despite a disappointing consumer confidence survey.
Amid light trade, the broader S&P 500 index gained 0.97 points (0.08%) to 1 258.51.
The energy-light Nasdaq fell 4.39 points (0.16%) to 2 662.88.
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