India, Oct. 12 -- Wall Street opened with a mixed performance on Monday, October 12, as investors assessed rising crude oil prices, geopolitical developments, the start of the third-quarter corporate earnings season and upcoming US inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 edged higher at the opening bell, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped slightly.

According to Reuters, the Dow Jones rose 92 points, or 0.18%, to 51,746.95 at the open. The S&P 500 gained 4.18 points, or 0.05%, to 7,815.72, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 12.89 points, or 0.05%, to 27,353.28.

The cautious start came as Brent crude prices climbed above $106 per barrel, raising concerns about energy costs and their potential impact on inflation. Investo...