Wall Street shares start higher
Apple event in focus
TSX starts 52 points higher
S&P 500 sets new record
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US shares started higher as the stock rally continues and the market eyes Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone update later today.
The Dow Jones added almost 60 points to 22,116, while the broader based S&P500 index gained almost six points at 2,493 - going over 2,490 for the first time and setting a new intraday record.
The tech heavy Nasdaq added 5.46 at 6,437.
It comes as news is also emerging that President Donald Trump will visit China in November this year - the second meeting between the two leaders.
Apple shares are down a tads - 0.37% to $160.90 - at the time of writing, ahead of CEO Tim Cook's presentation earmarked for 1pm Eastern Time.
Indeed tech stocks will be in focus generally as the new iPhone X is launched.
The device is said to include facial recognition as well many new additions. But the proof will, of course, be in the pudding.
In Toronto, the TSX index is ahead by almost 52 points to stand at 15,092.