The S&P 500 hovered near flat on Tuesday as investors awaited the Senate vote on the tax bill, a piece of legislation that could have significant implications for corporate earnings and the broader economy.

The financial sector showed some strength, while technology stocks lagged slightly. Investors are carefully assessing the potential impact of the tax cuts on various sectors.

Key points to watch:

• Senate vote on the tax bill
• Impact on corporate earnings
• Performance of financial and technology sectors

Analysts suggest that the market’s direction in the coming days will largely depend on the outcome of the tax bill vote and subsequent economic data releases.