The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened 154.69 points, or 0.32%, at 48,690.68 on Wednesday, April 15. The S&P 500 opened 11.18 points, or 0.16%, at 6,978.56 on Wednesday, April 15. The Nasdaq Composite opened 49.88 points, or 0.21%, at 23,688.97 on Wednesday, April 15.