US: Wall St opens higher on tech boost; Fed in focus

[NEW YORK] US stocks opened higher on Tuesday boosted by technology shares, as investors wait for clues on the Federal Reserve's path for future rate hikes.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 176.15 points, or 0.75 per cent, at the open to 23,769.13.

The S&P 500 opened higher by 13.96 points, or 0.55 per cent, at 2,559.90. The Nasdaq Composite gained 56.08 points, or 0.83 per cent, to 6,809.82 at the opening bell.

REUTERS