Stocks ended higher Tuesday, in a choppy session, as investors weighed the strong regional manufacturing report against record oil and gas prices and other signs of inflation.

• 昨天美股经过一天宽幅震荡行情后小幅走高，尽管纽约制造业指数高于预期，但是油价创新高和其他通胀因素也给市场带来压力。