The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened up 246.24 points, or 0.60%, at 41,360.21 points on May 8 (Thursday); the Nasdaq Composite Index opened up 187.86 points, or 1.06%, at 17,926.02 points on May 8 (Thursday); the S&P 500 opened up 42.11 points, or 0.75%, at 5,673.38 points on May 8 (Thursday).