Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during morning trading on February 01, 2023 in New York City.
  • US stocks rose Thursday even as the 10-year Treasury yield hits the highest since 2008.
  • The benchmark rate reached 4.30% after hawkish comments from the Fed.
  • Dow Jones Industrial Average components Walmart and Cisco beat earnings views.

US stocks opened higher Thursday amid positive earnings reports, while the 10-year Treasury yield hit the highest level since 2008.

Dow Jones Industrial Average components Walmart and Cisco rallied after reporting strong quarterly earnings.

Meanwhile, the 10-year yield reached 4.30% before easing back a bit. On Wednesday, minutes from the Federal Reserve's meeting last month revealed that policymakers remained concerned about inflation and were open to further rate hikes.