U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Friday, despite data showing consumer prices accelerated in August. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.27% to 52,204.46, the S&P 500 gained 0.59% to 7,636.75, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.80% to 26,289.414. The moves put the major indexes on course to end a rough week on a positive note.