US: Wall Street edges higher as Thursday's events awaited
Published Wed, Jun 7, 2017 · 01:38 PM
[NEW YORK] US stocks opened slightly higher on Wednesday but gains were limited as investors stayed away from making big bets ahead of major political and economic events expected on Thursday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 29.84 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 21,166.07. The S&P 500 gained 3.26 points, or 0.134193 per cent, to 2,432.59. The Nasdaq Composite added 17.23 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 6,292.28.
REUTERS
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
Capital Markets & Currencies
Mixed trading in Asia as investors watch for further macro data; STI down 0.2%
Vietnam delays launch of new stock trading system
Hong Kong bourse regains favour on hopes of a market revival
Asia: Markets rise as strong US tech earnings offset poor data
Singapore shares open lower on Friday; STI down 0.1%
Stocks to watch: CLI, Great Eastern, MIT, Sheng Siong, iFast, OUE, Far East Orchard