US: Wall Street flat at open after record rise in US Covid-19 cases
[BENGALURU] US stocks opened flat on Friday on nerves over a record rise in coronavirus cases nationwide hurting Corporate America, while data indicating Gilead's antiviral drug showed improved clinical recovery in Covid-19 patients kept losses in check.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 15.74 points or 0.06 per cent at the open to 25,690.35. The S&P 500 opened higher by 0.42 point or just 0.01 per cent at 3,152.47. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.84 points or 0.02 per cent to 10,545.91 at the opening bell.
REUTERS
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