US: Nasdaq hits all-time high at open; S&P 500 just shy of record level

[NEW YORK] The Nasdaq opened at a record high on Tuesday, while the S&P 500 came within a whisker of its all-time high, lifted by gains in Amazon.com and technology stocks.

The Nasdaq Composite gained 41.03 points, or 0.37 per cent, to 11,170.75 at the opening bell. The S&P 500 opened higher by 5.05 points, or 0.15 per cent, at 3,387.04.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 8.57 points, or 0.03 per cent, at the open to 27,853.48.

REUTERS