July 2011 “Market’s Measure” - Preliminary Report - A Monthly Report From Dow Jones Indexes On The Performance Of U.S., European, Asia And Other Global Stock Market Indexes

• Dow Jones Industrial Average Posts 1.44% Gain in July, European Stocks Lose 1.68%, Asia Rises 0.95% and World Equities Rise by 2.19% 
• Oil & Gas Sector Posts Biggest Gain for July in U.S. 
• Financials Sector Takes the Hardest Hit for July in Europe 

As of July 25, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.44% in July, closing at 12592.80. Stock market indexes in Europe fell while Asia and globally indexes were up in July, according to preliminary monthly figures from global index provider, Dow Jones Indexes.

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.44% in July, closing at 12592.80. Year-to-date, the index is up 8.77%.

• The Dow Jones Europe Titans 80 Index is down 1.68% for July, closing at 1592.07. Year-to-date, the index is up 5.26%.

• The Dow Jones Eurozone Titans 80 Index fell 4.31% for July, closing at 1586.02. Year-to-date, the index is up 5.28%.

• The Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index rose 0.95% in July to 139.36. So far this year, the index is down 4.35%.

• The Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index rose 2.19% in July, closing at 187.62. Year-to-date, the index is up 5.94%.

JULY 2011 Sector Winners and Losers

• In the U.S., the Dow Jones U.S. Oil & Gas Index was the biggest winner in July, posting a 5.28% gain. The Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunication Index posted the biggest loss, dropping 3.60%.

• In Europe, the Dow Jones Europe Health Care Index posted the biggest gain, climbing 2.89%. The Dow Jones Europe Financials Index had the sharpest decline, falling 4.91%.

• In Asia, the Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Telecommunications Index posted the biggest gain, rising 4.32%. The Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Technology Index posted the narrowest gain, up 0.51%.

• Globally, the Dow Jones World Technology Titans Index had the best performance, climbing 4.67%. The Dow Jones World Construction & Materials Titans Index posted the biggest loss, dropping 3.81%.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is the longest running and most widely quoted U.S. stock market index. The 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average are substantial companies, renowned for their quality and strong histories of successful growth, as well as the wide acceptance of their products or services.

The Dow Jones Europe Titans 80 Index measures 80 leading blue-chip companies that trade in the developed markets of Europe.

The Dow Jones Eurozone Titans 80 Index measures 80 leading blue-chip stocks that trade in the developed markets of the Eurozone.

The Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index includes 50 of the biggest and best-known Asia/Pacific blue-chip companies in the markets of the Asia/Pacific region.

The Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index measures the performance of 50 of the leading and best-known companies in the world.