{
  "id": 10713752,
  "title": "S&P, Nasdaq open higher on oil retreat, tech optimism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/s-p-nasdaq-open-higher-on-oil-retreat-tech-optimism",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-29T14:41:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/sp-nasdaq-open-higher-oil-retreat-tech-optimism"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday (Sep 29), financial markets in the United States opened with a positive note, buoyed by a decrease in oil prices and growing optimism surrounding technology stocks. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both started the trading day on an upward trajectory.\n\nThe Dow Jones Industrial Average, on the other hand, experienced a slight decline, opening 64.6 points, or 0.13 percent, lower at 51,416.96. Despite the Dow's modest drop, the broader market sentiment remained favorable.\n\nThe S&P 500 experienced a gain of 15.9 points, or 0.21 percent, bringing its opening price to 7,699.6. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite saw a rise of 84.22 points, or 0.31 percent, at the opening bell, reaching a level of 26,904.60.\n\nPositive media reports about Anthropic's planned public offering also contributed to the optimism surrounding technology stocks. The details of Anthropic's offering were reported to be favorable, which further encouraged investors in the tech sector.",
  "summary": "[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Tuesday (Sep 29), helped by a pullback in oil prices, while...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}