Wall Street Opens Higher Ahead of Data

Stocks in New York -- and oil futures as well -- were moving higher early Tuesday ahead of the release of more economic data and Federal Open Market Committee minutes.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 73 points at 9026, and the S&P 500 climbed 8 points at 936. The Nasdaq was rising 14 points at 1642.

Of Tuesday's data, the Institute for Supply Management will release its December index of non-manufacturing activity, the Commerce Department will post its report on November factory orders, and the National Association of Realtors will provide its November index of pending sales of existing homes. ...