Wall Street rises after jobs and trade data

Wall Street rose at the open on Thursday after new claims for jobless benefits rose more than expected but the number of people seeking extended benefits fell, and a separate report showed the U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed.

The Dow Jones industrial average (.DJI) was up 62.35 points, or 0.60 percent, at 10,399.40. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index (.SPX) was up 7.13 points, or 0.65 percent, at 1,103.08. The Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC) was up 13.37 points, or 0.61 percent, at 2,197.10.