US stocks flat as growth worries hampers investors sentiment

U.S. stocks opened flat on Wednesday as global growth fears and a prolonged inverted U.S. yield curve prompted investors to stay on the sidelines. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 18.61 points, or 0.07 per cent, at the open to 25,676.34. The S&P 500 opened higher by 1.26 points, or 0.04 per cent, at 2,819.72. The Nasdaq Composite gained 10.52 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 7,702.05 at the opening bell.