Muscat: US stocks closed higher on Tuesday, with the technology-heavy Nasdaq leading gains as the major Wall Street indices ended the session in positive territory. The Nasdaq Composite gained 236.48 points, or 0.91%, finishing at 26,109.65. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 28.92 points, or 0.05%, to close at 52,527.56.

According to Oman News Agency, the positive performance of the Nasdaq was a key driver for the overall uptick in the market. Investors showed optimistic sentiment towards technology stocks, contributing to the Nasdaq's strong performance. Meanwhile, the slight increase in the Dow Jones Industrial Average reflects a more modest but steady growth across a broader range of industries.