Stocks struggled Tuesday as energy stocks rose along with oil prices. But consumer-discretionary stocks dragged on the market after a disappointing consumer-confidence report.

Stocks pulled back Tuesday after a report showed consumer confidence declined in October.

Stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday after encouraging reports on housing and earnings and  as the dollar retreated.

Futures indicated a mixed open for Wall Street on Tuesday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq due to begin the day in negative territory while the Dow Industrial Average and the S&P 500 index are expected to open higher.

Stocks retreated Monday, led by financials and commodities, as the dollar rebounded.

Stocks retreated Monday, led by financials, as the dollar rebounded and Dutch bank ING announced plans to split in two.

Stocks advanced Monday, helped by an upbeat economic report and a couple of earnings beats.

Futures pointed to a higher open for Wall Street on Monday as a new week brings another heavy dose of corporate earnings, following the first weekly loss in three for the U.S. stock market's major averages.