Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday as investors awaited key economic data and major corporate earnings this week for clues on the U.S. economy, while also monitoring the conflict in the Middle East.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 162.13 points, or 0.48 percent, at the open to 33,832.42.

The S&amp;P 500 opened higher by 14.59 points, or 0.34 percent, at 4,342.37, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 46.57 points, or 0.35 percent, to 13,453.81 at the opening bell.

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{ai:summary}<p>Wall Street starts the week with higher indexes, waiting for key economic data, corporate earnings, and monitoring Middle East conflict. Dow Jones rises 162.13 points, S&P 500 gains 14.59 points, and Nasdaq Composite adds 46.57 points at the opening bell.</p>

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