After opening with a positive gap of 17 points at 8655, the Sensex continues its upward journey. The index has touched a high of 8727, and is currently up 80 points at 8718.The Nifty has gained 22 points at 2631.Out of the 30 Sensex stocks, only two stocks are in red - Hindalco and Ranbaxy. While ITC is the major gainer, up 2.7% at Rs 133 followed by Hindalco at Rs 124 up 2.2%.