Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher and adds to its big rally following profit reports

Stocks are ticking higher, adding to the strong run that has pulled Wall Street to its highest levels in more than 15 months. The S&P 500 was 0.2% higher Tuesday, coming off its highest closing level since early April 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 125 points, or 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.1% lower. Elevance Health was helping to lead the market after it reported stronger profit and revenue for the spring than analysts expected. Several banks also rallied after reporting a rise in customer deposits. The S&P 500 has rallied nearly 19% so far this year.