US markets today: Wall Street inches toward new highs as tech stocks rebound; shutdown relief lifts investor mood

The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in early trade, nearing its all-time high from two weeks ago, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 127 points after closing at a record high the previous day. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.3%, led by renewed buying in chip stocks, AP reported.Technology stocks led the advance, helping markets regain momentum after a volatile start to the week. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) jumped after CEO Lisa Su projected annual compounded revenue growth of more than 35% over the next three t ...