ChainCatcher reports that according to Gate market data, the S&P 500 index opened up 14.56 points, a 0.21% increase, at 6,857.78 points on February 18th (Wednesday); the Nasdaq Composite opened up 41.86 points, a 0.19% increase, at 22,620.25 points; and the Dow Jones Industrial Average opened up 85.66 points, a 0.17% increase, at 49,618.85 points.
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