The US stock market rose in morning trading session. Analysts said the slow uptrend in economic activity in the country has lead to many investors going back to the markets.

Dow Jones industrial average went up by 40.78 points at 16,174.01.The S&P 500 gained 5.19 points, at 1,844.97 and Nasdaq Composite added 14.71 points at 4,282.26.