Published December 1, 2015 9:35am EST | Updated December 1, 2015 10:04am EST

U.S. Stocks Open Higher Amid Flurry Of Data

U.S. stocks opened slightly higher on Tuesday as investors brace for economic reports that could determine the path of monetary policy. The S&P 500 opened 10 points, or 0.5% higher, at 2,090. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 68 points, or 0.4%, to 17,789 at the open. The Nasdaq Composite began the day up 18 points, or 0.4%, at 5,126.