The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened 14.50 points higher, or 0.03%, at 53,806.35 on Wednesday, August 12. The S&P 500 opened 27.19 points higher, or 0.35%, at 7,755.28 on Wednesday, August 12. The Nasdaq Composite opened 189.14 points higher, or 0.71%, at 26,634.59 on Wednesday, August 12.