Trading on Tuesday

US stock indices rose on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve begins its two-day meeting.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average added more than 200 points or 0.6%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.8% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.2%. The Fed faces the challenge of raising rates fast enough and high enough to bring down inflation without overdoing it or causing a recession.

The fall in crude oil prices continued on Tuesday, with US crude hitting $94 a barrel and the global Brent benchmark hovering around $98. Gold also retreated to the $1,928 level.

Gas prices remained at $4.31 per AAA.

On the equity side, Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) shares opened at $111.44 today. Also, over the past five days, the company's highest price per share is US$113.89 and its lowest is US$108.81.

Shares of Parametric Technology Corp. (NASDAQ: PTC) opened today at USD 102.42. In the past five days, the company has a maximum value per share of US$109.42 and a minimum value of US$100.93.

Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) shares opened today at US$47.25. Over the past five days, the company has a maximum value per share of US$47.72 and a minimum value of US$46.46.

Equitable Holdings (NYSE: EQH) shares opened today on the plus side at USD 30.51. Over the past five days, the company has a maximum value per share of USD 30.66 and a minimum value of USD 29.45.

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL) shares opened on the plus side today, $225.31. Over the past five days, the company has a maximum value per share of $232.31 and a minimum value of $216.28.

Shares of Snap-on (NYSE: SNA) opened today down, US$201.40. Over the past five days, the company's maximum value per share is US$210.54 and the minimum value is US$201.40.

The cryptocurrency Bitcoin is trading at $39.139.