U.S. stocks opened, with the Dow down 0.3% and the Nasdaq up 0.2%

According to Gate market data, U.S. stocks opened with the Dow down 0.3%, the S&P 500 index near flat, and the Nasdaq up 0.2%.

Storage concept stocks rose, with Micron Technology up 3.6% and SanDisk up 4.5%. Alphabet rose 0.2%, and Berkshire continued to increase its holdings in Alphabet in the second quarter. Alibaba rose 1.6%, as the company sold its gaming business for $1.5 billion.