US: Nasdaq opens at record high on private jobs data, virus treatment talks
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[NEW YORK] Nasdaq hit a record high at the open on Wednesday following a strong monthly domestic private jobs data and on reports of treatments to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 241.10 points, or 0.84 per cent, at the open to 29,048.73.
The S&P 500 opened higher by 27.32 points, or 0.83 per cent, at 3,324.91.
The Nasdaq Composite gained 106.12 points, or 1.12 per cent, to 9,574.10 at the opening bell.
REUTERS
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