In addition, the S&P 500 is trading in positive territory, operating at 1396.35, gaining 1.82 points or +0.10% at the time of writing. Finally, the Dow Jones has moved higher at the opening as well, trading in the zone of 12939.26, presently +0.05% after an ascent of 6.53 points.
Sectors are a mixed bag at the opening, however the Consumer non-cyclical and Technology sectors have distinguished itself as the winners thus far, rising +0.58% and +0.36% respectively. In other news, the price of crude has settled below USD $85.43 today, advancing +1.17%.






