US stocks boosted by renewed optimism after fresh trade talks

U.S. stocks opened higher on Monday as the latest round of trade talks between the world's largest economies began in Beijing, while U.S. lawmakers attempted to hammer out a deal to avoid another government shutdown.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 36.48 points, or 0.15 per cent, at the open to 25,142.81. The S&P 500 opened higher by 4.52 points, or 0.17 per cent, at 2,712.40. The Nasdaq Composite gained 29.17 points, or 0.40 per cent, to 7,327.37 at the opening bell.