India, Oct. 21 -- The Nasdaq Composite opened higher on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, as gains in artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks lifted investor sentiment on Wall Street. Strong quarterly results from SpaceX and an upbeat forecast from Super Micro Computer supported buying interest, while a disappointing profit outlook from Netflix weighed on its shares.

According to Reuters, the Nasdaq Composite rose 176.9 points, or 0.67%, to 26,601.732 at the opening bell. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also started the session in positive territory as investors assessed corporate earnings, AI demand and the outlook for US interest rates.

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