(Reuters) - The Dow industrials rose to a record high close on Tuesday, as signs of stabilizing inflation raised the prospect of lower interest rates, boosting the outlook for business investment.
But the Dow ended well off its highs of the day and the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq declined as disappointing results from some retailers and a report showing U.S. home builder confidence fell in May raised concerns about consumer spending.
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