Group 1 - The U.S. stock indices opened higher after the long weekend, with the S&P 500 index rising over 1.3% [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 396 points, reflecting a gain of more than 0.9% [1] - The Nasdaq Composite rose by 334 points, showing a gain of 1.78% [1]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. stock indices continue to maintain a downward trend following the release of the latest data [1] Group 1 - The recent data has not positively impacted the stock market, leading to sustained declines in major indices [1]