Aug 16 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened higher on Friday in
broad-based gains led by technology stocks, on easing bond
market rally and China's plans to boost economic growth.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 98.78 points,
or 0.39%, at the open to 25,678.17.
The S&P 500 .SPX opened higher by 17.14 points, or 0.60%,
at 2,864.74. The Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 61.74 points,
or 0.79%, to 7,828.35 at the opening bell.