Major stock market indices worldwide

BEIJING, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- The following are the indices of major stock markets worldwide on Wednesday. IN THE UNITED STATES

The S&P 500 Index opened at 5,496.42 points, up 0.90 points, or 0.02 percent.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened at 40,638.76 points, down 98.20 points, or 0.24 percent.

The Nasdaq Composite Index opened at 17,061.41 points, up 35.53 points, or 0.21 percent. IN EUROPE