U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Tuesday as voting began in the crucial midterm election that will determine control of Congress, with investors hoping for a political gridlock that could prevent radical policy changes.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 107.56 points, or 0.33 percent, at the open to 32,934.56.
The S&P 500 opened higher by 10.22 points, or 0.27 percent, at 3,817.02, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 47.01 points, or 0.44 percent, to 10,611.53 at the opening bell.
