The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened down 71.59 points, or 0.14%, at 51,598.51 on Wednesday, October 14. The Nasdaq Composite Index opened down 166.08 points, or 0.61%, at 27,038.30 on Wednesday, October 14. The S&P 500 Index opened down 29.80 points, or 0.38%, at 7,775.65 on Wednesday, October 14.