US: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new highs at open on coronavirus optimism

[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened at all-time highs on Tuesday after top Chinese health adviser said the coronavirus outbreak may peak this month, while Sprint's shares soared after winning a federal judge's approval for its merger with T-Mobile.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 113.89 points, or 0.39 per cent, at the open to 29,390.71.

The S&P 500 opened higher by 13.78 points, or 0.41per cent, at 3,365.87. The Nasdaq Composite gained 52.50 points, or 0.55 per cent, to 9,680.89 at the opening bell.

REUTERS