By Claudia Assis
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Gold futures ended modestly higher on Tuesday as bargain hunters again stepped in to support prices, although gains fizzled somewhat as the dollar strengthened. Gold for June delivery, the most active contract, rose $3.40, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,139.20 an ounce. Most metals followed gold's lead to higher ground, with palladium posting a fresher multiyear high. Palladium for June delivery added $17.70, or 3.3%, to $551.40 an ounce, the highest close since early 2008 and besting the April 14 close of $548 an ounce.
