NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising in early trading on Wall Street led by materials and industrial companies.
Alcoa was up 6 cents, or 0.9 percent, at $8 shortly after the U.S. stock market opened Tuesday.
The aluminum maker reported second-quarter earnings late Monday that beat analysts' expectations. It was the first major company to announce results. The company, considered a bellwether for the economy, benefited from strong demand for aluminum used in autos and airplanes.
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