March 24 (Reuters) - Wall Street jumped at the open on
Tuesday as signs that Washington was nearing a deal on a $2
trillion economic rescue package gave a shot of optimism to
markets reeling under the biggest selloff since the global
financial crisis.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 1,130.26
points, or 6.08%, at the open to 19,722.19. The S&P 500 .SPX
opened higher by 107.04 points, or 4.78%, at 2,344.44. The
Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 335.47 points, or 4.89%, to
7,196.15 at the opening bell.