How the Dow Jones industrial average fared on Tuesday

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Tuesday as investors were relieved to hear Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen say the Fed would remain cautious in raising interest rates.

The Dow Jones industrial average picked up 24.86 points, or 0.1 percent, to 17,829.73.

The Nasdaq composite added 6.55 points, or 0.1 percent, to 4,843.76.