Wall Street slips as investors wait for big earnings

U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday as traders held back before major corporate earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed in the red, reflecting caution ahead of results from key companies. Investors are looking for signals about the health of the economy and future corporate profits. The market's pause suggests uncertainty about whether earnings will meet expectations. Analysts say the coming days will provide clearer direction for stock prices.