On Tuesday, 2071 stocks advanced, 1521 declined and 156 remained unchanged, with an advance decline ratio of 1.36, indicating a positive closing of stocks in broader markets. For the second day, the markets were range-bound and ended nearly higher. Investors are careful bets because there aren't any new positive triggers that will rev up the markets at the moment. In expectation of more positive economic developments from the Chinese government and central banks, the metals sector surged.