US: S&P 500, Dow open at record peak as investors eye tech earnings

[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Dow opened at record highs on Tuesday, helped by upbeat results from companies including United Parcel Service, while investor focus turned towards results from Microsoft and Alphabet later in the day.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 49.90 points or 0.14per cent at the open to 35,791.05.

The S&P 500 opened higher by 12.21 points or 0.27 per cent at 4,578.69, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 90.80 points or 0.60 per cent to 15,317.50 at the opening bell.

REUTERS