Markets Right Now: US stocks open slightly higher
NEW YORK — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
9:35 a.m.
U.S. stocks are opening higher, putting them on track for a second straight day of gains, as investors continue to buy companies that stand to benefit if the economy keeps growing and consumers continue to spend.
Consumer-focused companies are rising Wednesday morning, and retailer Gap is climbing 4 per cent.
