US: Wall St opens higher on positive signs from Russia-Ukraine peace talks

[NEW YORK] Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday, buoyed by signs of progress in talks between Russia and Ukraine to end their weeks-long conflict.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 158.46 points or 0.45 per cent at the open to 35,114.35.

The S&P 500 opened higher by 27.34 points or 0.60 per cent at 4,602.86 while the Nasdaq Composite gained 145.49 points or 1.01 per cent to 14,500.39 at the opening bell. REUTERS