Stocks Rise as Investors Focus on Earnings, Economy Despite Middle East Tensions

Stocks edged higher and bond prices slid on Tuesday as markets focused on earnings and U.S. economy resilience rather than Middle East tensions.

Investors are trying to assess risks from wider Middle East conflict amid a fluid situation.

Top of mind are quarterly results from Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and others this week.

Russian President Putin arrived in Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping amid Ukraine war.

Reminder of China property worries as grace period ends for Country Garden to make a payment.