Dow Jones shares: Nasdaq opens higher after data signals improving labor market

Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Thursday after weekly jobless claims hit their lowest level since the start of a pandemic-led recession.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 74.3 points, or 0.22%, at the open to 33,970.94. The S&P 500 rose 22.3 points, or 0.55%, at the open to 4,138.47, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 131.9 points, or 0.91%, to 13,430.95 at the opening bell.

Source Link