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- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 5.17% in December, closing at 11575.54. Year-to-date, the index is up 11.00%.
- The Dow Jones Europe Index rose 7.87% in December to 268.08. So far this year, the index is up 1.45%.
- The Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index rose 7.32% in December to 144.49. So far this year, the index is up 7.61%.
- The Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index rose 7.41% in December, closing at 177.06. Year-to-date, the index is up 1.97%.
- In the U.S., the Dow Jones U.S. Financials Index was the biggest winner in December, posting a 10.15% gain. The Dow Jones U.S. Consumer Services Index posted the narrowest gain, up 3.38%.
- In Europe, the Dow Jones Europe Oil & Gas Index posted the biggest gain, climbing 10.85%. The Dow Jones Europe Telecommunications Index had the narrowest gain, up 4.19%.
- In Asia, the Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Basic Materials Index posted the biggest gain, rising 9.36%. The Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Telecommunications Index posted the narrowest gain, up 1.81%.
- Globally, the Dow Jones World Basic Resources Titans Index had the best performance, climbing 10.48%. The Dow Jones World Travel & Leisure Titans Index posted the narrowest gain, up 2.63%.
- In the U.S., the Dow Jones U.S. Basic Materials Index was the biggest winner in 2010, posting a 28.52% gain. The Dow Jones U.S. Health Care Index posted the narrowest gain, up 2.93%.
- In Europe, the Dow Jones Europe Consumer Goods Index posted the biggest gain, climbing 17.55%. The Dow Jones Europe Utilities Index had the sharpest decline, falling 15.68%.
- In Asia, the Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Industrials Index posted the biggest gain, rising 19.94%. The Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Utilities Index posted the narrowest gain, up 6.01%.
- Globally, the Dow Jones World Automobiles & Parts Titans Index had the best performance, climbing 30.26%. The Dow Jones World Utilities Titans Index posted the biggest loss, dropping 8.74%.
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DECEMBER
INDEXES THROUGH 12/28 /2010 |
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Percent change |
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12/28/2010 |
MTD |
MTD |
YTD |
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Dow
Jones Industrial Average ($US) |
11575.54 |
569.52 |
5.17% |
11.00% |
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Dow
Jones |
268.08 |
19.56 |
7.87% |
1.45% |
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Dow
Jones Asian Titans 50 Index ($US) |
144.49 |
9.85 |
7.32% |
7.61% |
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Dow
Jones Global Titans 50 Index ($US) |
177.06 |
12.21 |
7.41% |
1.97% |
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Dow Jones |
288.23 |
26.56 |
10.15% |
11.38% |
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Dow Jones |
340.18 |
11.11 |
3.38% |
21.94% |
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Dow Jones |
330.66 |
32.38 |
10.85% |
-4.93% |
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Dow Jones |
279.74 |
11.26 |
4.19% |
-4.00% |
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Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Basic Materials Index ($US) |
195.75 |
16.75 |
9.36% |
18.78% |
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Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Telecommunications Index ($US) |
192.54 |
3.42 |
1.81% |
14.27% |
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Dow Jones World Basic Resources Titans Index ($US) |
357.30 |
33.88 |
10.48% |
16.35% |
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Dow Jones World Travel & Leisure Titans Index ($US) |
245.56 |
6.29 |
2.63% |
30.11% |
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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 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.
Index values are float-adjusted and in price return.
