S&P 500 closes higher Tuesday, wiping out 2025 loss, as Nvidia surges
US Stock Market Updates: The S&P 500 climbed 0.72% to close at 5,886.55 on Tuesday (May 13), recovering into positive territory for the year as easing US-China trade tensions lifted investor sentiment for a second straight session. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite outperformed, jumping 1.61% to end at 19,010.08, powered by strong gains in chip stocks.