U.S. stocks edged higher today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.09% as investors reacted to mixed signals from the market amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also registered slight increases, reflecting a cautious optimism as traders awaited more jobs data and assessed the implications of geopolitical unrest. Tesla's shares slipped following disappointing delivery figures, although Nvidia showed signs of recovery, contributing to the market's resilience. Despite the overall positive movement, the backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty kept investors on edge, leading to a volatile trading environment.