U.S. stocks end mixed ahead of inflation data

NEW YORK, April 9 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Tuesday, as traders await the release of crucial U.S. inflation data.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 9.13 points, or 0.02 percent, to 38,883.67. The S&P 500 added 7.52 points, or 0.14 percent, to 5,209.91. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased by 52.68 points, or 0.32 percent, to 16,306.64.