India, June 30 -- US stocks traded higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) holding above the historic 52,000 level after notching a record close a day earlier. Investors continued to weigh the powerful rally in semiconductor stocks, stronger-than-expected labor market data, Federal Reserve policy expectations, and the potential for U.S.-Iran peace talks in Qatar.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained around 0.1%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.8%, driven by continued strength in technology shares.

Dow Jones Holds Above Historic 52,000

The Dow remained near record territory after becoming the first time in history to close above the 52,000-point milestone on Monday. Investors lar...