S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as tech stocks weigh; MidEast in focus

The benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Thursday, weighed by a drop in technology stocks as strong forecasts from Western Digital and Sandisk failed to impress, while investors also awaited details on a Middle East peace deal.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 77.7 points, or 0.14 percent, at the open to 54,426.85. The S&P 500 fell 9.8 points, or 0.13 percent, at the open to 7,713.79​, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 94.6 points, or 0.36 percent, to 26,268.843 at the opening bell.

Reuters

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