- Dow Jones Industrial Average Posts 3.02% Gain in JUNE, European Stocks Gain 6.28%, Asia Rises 4.67% and World Equities Rise by 2.63%
- Basic Materials Sector Posts Biggest Gain for June in Europe
- Retail Sector Takes the Hardest Hit for June in Worldwide
As of June 21 the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.02% in June, closing at 10442.41. Stock market indexes in Europe, Asia and globally were up in June, according to preliminary monthly figures from global index providers, Dow Jones Indexes.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.02% in June, closing at 10442.41. Year-to-date, the index is up 0.14%.
- The Dow Jones Europe Index rose 6.28% in June to 232.44. So far this year, the index is down -12.04%.
- The Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index rose 4.67% in June to 128.90. So far this year, the index is down -4.00%.
- The Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index rose 2.63% in June, closing at 157.67. Year-to-date, the index is down -9.20%.
JUNE 2010 Sector Winners and Losers
- In the U.S., the Dow Jones U.S. Oil & Gas Index was the biggest winner in June, posting a 4.99% gain. The Dow Jones U.S. Consumer Services Index posted the biggest loss, dropping -0.61%.
- In Europe, the Dow Jones Europe Basic Materials Index posted the biggest gain, climbing 8.65%. The Dow Jones Europe Oil & Gas Index had the sharpest decline, falling -0.05%.
- In Asia, the Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Telecommunications Index posted the biggest gain, rising 6.96%. The Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Health Care Index posted the narrowest gain, up 4.07%.
- Globally, the Dow Jones World Basic Resources Titans Index had the best performance, climbing 5.78%. The Dow Jones World Retail Titans Index posted the biggest loss, dropping -0.94%.
JUNE INDEXES THROUGH 06/21/2010 |
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Index close |
Point change |
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Percent change |
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06/21/2010 |
MTD |
MTD |
YTD |
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Dow
Jones Industrial Average ($US) |
10442.41 |
305.78 |
3.02% |
0.14% |
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Dow
Jones Europe Index ($US) |
232.44 |
13.72 |
6.28% |
-12.04% |
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Dow
Jones Asian Titans 50 Index ($US) |
128.90 |
5.75 |
4.67% |
-4.00% |
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Dow
Jones Global Titans 50 Index ($US) |
157.67 |
4.04 |
2.63% |
-9.20% |
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Dow
Jones U.S. Oil & Gas Index ($US) |
476.52 |
22.63 |
4.99% |
-3.54% |
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Dow
Jones U.S. Consumer Services Index ($US) |
296.11 |
-1.83 |
-0.61% |
6.14% |
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Dow
Jones Europe Basic Materials Index ($US) |
468.02 |
37.25 |
8.65% |
-10.08% |
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Dow
Jones Europe Oil & Gas Index ($US) |
274.63 |
-0.15 |
-0.05% |
-21.04% |
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Dow
Jones Asia/Pacific Telecommunications Index ($US) |
174.26 |
11.33 |
6.96% |
3.42% |
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Dow
Jones Asia/Pacific Health Care Index ($US) |
218.96 |
8.56 |
4.07% |
-0.94% |
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Dow
Jones World Basic Resources Titans Index ($US) |
286.01 |
15.62 |
5.78%
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-6.87% |
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Dow
Jones World Retail Titans Index ($US) |
253.77 |
-2.41 |
-0.94% |
-2.10% |
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 Index measures the performance of stocks that trade in the Europe region, targeting 95% coverge of markets open to foreign investment. It is float market capitalization weighted and quoted in USD.
The Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index includes 50 of the biggest and best-known Asia/Pacific blue-chip companies from six countries.
The Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index measures the performance of 50 of the leading and best-known companies in the world.