U.S. stocks tiptoed to more records after a quiet day of trading. The S&P 500 edged up by 2 points, or less than 0.1%, on Tuesday to set an all-time high for the 55th time this year.

Technology stocks pulled Wall Street to another record amid a mixed Monday of trading. The Standard & Poor's 500 rose 0.2% from its all-time high set on Friday to post a record for the 54th time this year.

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