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U.S. stock indexes rose on Tuesday, led by the Dow, as stronger-than-expected results and forecasts from companies including 3M, Caterpillar and General Motors fueled optimism about strength in the economy.

U.S. stock indexes rose on Tuesday, led by the Dow, as stronger-than-expected results and forecasts from companies including 3M, Caterpillar and General Motors fueled optimism about strength in the economy.

General Motors Co. posted a stronger than expected pre-tax profit for the third quarter before charges related to the sale of its European operations, and shares jumped as GM reaffirmed its full-year earnings outlook and a promise to slash stocks of unsold vehicles.

General Motors Co. posted a stronger than expected pre-tax profit for the third quarter before charges related to the sale of its European operations, and shares jumped as GM reaffirmed its full-year earnings outlook and a promise to slash stocks of unsold vehicles.

General Motors Co. posted a quarterly net loss on Tuesday due to charges stemming from the sale of its Opel unit in Europe to France's Peugeot SA , but excluding charges its results handily beat analyst expectations and the company reaffirmed its full-year earnings outlook.

General Motors Co. posted a quarterly net loss on Tuesday due to charges stemming from the sale of its Opel unit in Europe to France's Peugeot SA , but excluding charges its results handily beat analyst expectations and the company reaffirmed its full-year earnings outlook.

(Reuters) - McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) reported better-than-expected quarterly sales at established U.S. restaurants on Tuesday, as it attracted more customers with its $1 and $2 beverages and premium customizable sandwiches such as Sriracha artisan chicken.

(Reuters) - McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) reported better-than-expected quarterly sales at established U.S. restaurants on Tuesday, as it attracted more customers with its $1 and $2 beverages and premium customizable sandwiches such as Sriracha artisan chicken.

Caterpillar Inc., the world's biggest construction and mining equipment maker, reported a 25% jump in quarterly revenue on Tuesday, driven by soaring demand for its construction equipment.

Caterpillar Inc., the world's biggest construction and mining equipment maker, reported a 25% jump in quarterly revenue on Tuesday, driven by soaring demand for its construction equipment.

Eli Lilly and Co, one of the world's top insulin makers, on Tuesday reported a 28.5 percent drop in quarterly profit and said it was reviewing options, including a sale or an IPO, for its Elanco Animal Health business.

Eli Lilly and Co, one of the world's top insulin makers, on Tuesday reported a 28.5 percent drop in quarterly profit and said it was reviewing options, including a sale or an IPO, for its Elanco Animal Health business.

U.S. stocks declined on Monday as each of the major Wall Street indexes retreated from a record, weighed down by a drop in technology and industrial shares.

U.S. stocks declined on Monday as each of the major Wall Street indexes retreated from a record, weighed down by a drop in technology and industrial shares.

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open for Wall Street on Monday, tracking gains for other major stock markets after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's election victory.

The U.S. stock market feels as though it is made out of Teflon, with virtually nothing able to disrupt its climb to record levels.