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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data, earnings boost

By Thomson Reuters Aug 12, 2026 | 8:35 AM

Aug 12 (Reuters) – The S&P 500 and the ​Nasdaq opened ‌higher on Wednesday as investors assessed largely in-line inflation ‌data, ​while ⁠upbeat earnings ⁠from some AI infrastructure companies provided additional support.

The Dow ​Jones Industrial Average rose ⁠5.6 ⁠points, or 0.01%, ​at the open ​to 53797.47. The ‌S&P 500 rose 37.3 points, or 0.48%, ⁠at the open to 7765.46, while the ⁠Nasdaq ‌Composite rose ⁠235.0 points, ​or ‌0.89%, to 26680.469 ​at the ⁠opening bell.

(Reporting by Avinash P in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja ​Desai)