Dow Jones gains on hopes worst for US labor market over
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 67.27 points, or 0.29 per cent, at the open to 23,543.09.
US stock markets climbed higher at the open on Thursday as jobless claims declined for a third straight week, raising hopes that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the labor market might be over.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 67.27 points, or 0.29 per cent, at the open to 23,543.09.
The S&P 500 opened higher by 11.11 points, or 0.40 per cent, at 2,810.42, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 33.46 points, or 0.39 per cent, to 8,528.84 at the opening bell.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 67.27 points, or 0.29 per cent, at the open to 23,543.09.
The S&P 500 opened higher by 11.11 points, or 0.40 per cent, at 2,810.42, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 33.46 points, or 0.39 per cent, to 8,528.84 at the opening bell.