The stock market may be moving toward an "opportunity zone," and strategists see a healthy correction coming that could set the stage for more gains.

Most U.S. stocks are rising on Tuesday following an encouraging update on inflation, but drops for Eli Lilly and some other influential companies are keeping indexes in check. The S&P 500 was 0.1% higher in morning trading,

Investors are gearing up for December's crucial consumer price index to determine the direction of Fed policy.