The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened 161.57 points higher, or 0.33%, at 49,311.20 on Thursday, January 15. The Nasdaq Composite Index opened 208.70 points higher, or 0.89%, at 23,680.45 on Thursday, January 15. The S&P 500 Index opened 44.82 points higher, or 0.65%, at 6,971.42 on Thursday, January 15.