Stocks open sharply higher led by Microsoft and Meta

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The major US stock indices are opening higher with the NASDAQ index leading the way.The gains are led by the Microsoft and meta after the earnings yesterday. Meta shares are up close to 11%. Microsoft shares are up 6.70% volatile trading. Shares of Nvidia are up 1.81%.Looking at the major indices:Dow industrial average is lagging with a gain of 0.20%S&P index is up 0.75% NASDAQ index is up 1.28%Russell 2000 is down -0.54% This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.