Wall Street shares - Higher in volatile early trade

Share prices were higher in early trade after changing direction several times in uncertain price action, as investors reviewed a new set of technology sector research notes and a defense industry takeover offer, dealers said.

At 10.24 am, the DJIA was up 37.64 points at 9,872.32, and the Nasdaq composite up 4.82 at 172.06. The S&P 500 level was up 2.42 at 1,083.37.