https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/snapshot-us-stocks-open-higher-as-software-strength-offsets-bond-market-pressureContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/snapshot-us-stocks-open-higher-as-software-strength-offsets-bond-market-pressurehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/snapshot-us-stocks-open-higher-as-software-strength-offsets-bond-market-pressure#u97090Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:35:18 +0000US stocks opened higher to start October 2026, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq posting gains. The upward move comes as investors weigh Micron earnings and software sector strength, which helps offset pressure from elevated Treasury yields. Meanwhile, the 10-year yield climbed to its highest level since 2002, and global shares traded mixed as market optimism about artificial intelligence was tempered by worries surrounding Iran.Why it mattersMarket participants are balancing strong corporate earnings in the technology and software sectors against a challenging macroeconomic backdrop featu