Stocks Fluctuate before Earnings Season

U.S. stocks began little changed on Tuesday ahead of Alcoa earnings after the closing bell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately fell 4.30 points, or 0.03%, at 16,241.57. The S&P 500 was up 1.16 points, or 0.06%, at 1,846.20. The Nasdaq Composite gained 10.50 points, or 0.26%, at 4,090.25.

Amazon.com Inc (AMZN), a company known for its ruthless drive, is courting the free-wheeling coders and dreamers of the gaming industry
with a lighter touch as it seeks to break into an arena now dominated by Apple (AAPL) and Google (GOOG).

Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) plans to open 50 more wholesale outlets in India and launch online operations to sell to small traders after
calling off a joint venture last year and shelving plans to open its own retail stores in the country.