US: Nasdaq, S&P 500 open higher on tech boost

THE S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Friday (Oct 18), lifted by advances in technology shares, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged lower.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 51.9 points, or 0.12 per cent, at the open to 43,187.12.

The S&P 500 rose 18.0 points, or 0.31 per cent, at the open to 5,859.43​, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 92.4 points, or 0.50 per cent, to 18,466.005 at the opening bell. REUTERS