US stocks open higher on surprise recovery in China data, trade progress

U.S. stocks opened higher on Monday, as a surprise recovery in China factory activity and further signs of progress in the U.S.-China trade talks helped extend last quarter's upbeat mood. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 146.42 points, or 0.56 percent, at the open to 26,075.10. The S&P 500 opened higher by 14.23 points, or 0.50 percent, at 2,848.63. The Nasdaq Composite gained 70.92 points, or 0.92 percent, to 7,800.24 at the opening bell.