US stocks open higher as software strength offsets bond-market pressure

US stocks open higher as software strength offsets bond-market pressure

October 1, 2026 / Liam Redmond /


Published Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 10:11 PM

[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Thursday (Oct 1), buoyed by gains in software stocks, even as inflation and mounting government debt concerns pushed Treasury yields to more than two-decade highs.

At 09.30 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 91.75 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 50,997.80, the S&P 500 gained 19.39 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 7,670.93, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 120.49 points, or 0.5 per cent, to 26,984.50 at the opening bell. REUTERS



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As an editor at Forbes Europe, I specialize in exploring business innovations and entrepreneurial success stories. My passion lies in delivering impactful content that resonates with readers and sparks meaningful conversations.

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