US stocks open flat for second day amid earnings reports season

US stocks opened stable to stay near their all-time highs as more business earnings quarterly results continue to flow.

Trade negotiations between the United States and China were resumed today as the markets anticipate any positive signals on the possibility of a final agreement.

However, observers believe the presence of China's trade minister may hinder negotiations with Washington because of his tough stance in the talks.

US retail sales rose 0.4% last month, while import prices fell 0.9%, as government data showed.

Quarterly results for the second quarter continue to flow as Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs announced their results today.

In terms of trading, Dow Jones rose by 0.1% (33 points) to 27392 points, while Nasdaq stabilized at 8,259 points and Standard & Poor's stabilized at 3,014 points.