(Central News Agency, New York, 9th – Combined Foreign News) Wall Street's main stock indexes opened higher today, as chip stocks rose for a second consecutive day and easing tensions in the Middle East boosted market sentiment.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened 28.4 points, or 0.06%, higher at 50,814.42.

The S&P 500 opened 32.9 points, or 0.44%, higher at 7,438.66.

The Nasdaq Composite opened 180.6 points, or 0.70%, higher at 26,110.313. (Editor: Hung Pei-ying) 1150609

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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