Stocks were off to the races Tuesday as Alcoa opened earnings season with a big beat on the top line. Around 12:30 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrials
Among the Dow's winners, Bank of America topped the list, but Caterpillar
Also notable was United Technologies
The biggest loser was General Electric
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