US Stocks Open Slightly Higher; Tesla Jumps 2% on Optimus Robot Production Surge

On Monday, the major US stock indices opened with modest gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.02%, the S&P 500 added 0.07%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.1%. Tesla shares climbed more than 2% after reports emerged that the company has increased production of its Optimus humanoid robot by approximately tenfold in recent months. The production increase, if sustained, could mark a significant milestone in Tesla's robotics efforts. Meanwhile, memory chip stocks largely advanced, with SK Hynix and Micron Technology each gaining over 1%, driven by sustained demand for AI-related memory products. The mixed market open reflects cautious investor sentiment amid ongoing economic uncertainty.