US stocks edged higher on Tuesday as renewed US-China trade talks entered their second day after an upbeat initial meeting. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are now within striking distance of their all-time closing highs — 6,

One expert said he expected loosened controls on U.S. exports of semiconductors in exchange for China's releasing of more rare earths.

U.S. stock index futures were mixed on Tuesday as investors awaited the outcome of ongoing trade talks between the United States and China aimed at cooling a tariff dispute that has bruised global markets this year.