August 2010 “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 2.79% Loss in August, European Stocks Lose 3.46%, Asia Falls 1.43% and World Equities Fall by 2.41%
Health Care Sector Posts Biggest Gain for August in Europe
Financials Sector Takes the Hardest Hit for August in U.S.

As of August 23 the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.79% in August, closing at 10174.41. Stock market indexes in Europe, Asia and globally was down in August, according to preliminary monthly figures from global index providers, Dow Jones Indexes.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.79% in August, closing at 10174.41. Year-to-date, the index is down 2.43%.

The Dow Jones Europe Index fell 3.46% in August to 233.53. So far this year, the index is down 11.62%.

The Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index fell 1.43% in August to 126.51. So far this year, the index is down 5.78%.

The Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index fell 2.41% in August, closing at 154.72. Year-to-date, the index is down 10.90%.

AUGUST 2010 Sector Winners and Losers

In the U.S., the Dow Jones U.S. Health Care Index was the biggest winner in August, posting a 0.77% gain. The Dow Jones U.S. Financials Index posted the biggest loss, dropping 6.33%.
In Europe, the Dow Jones Europe Health Care Index posted the biggest gain, climbing 2.44%. The Dow Jones Europe Financials Index had the sharpest decline, falling 5.71%.
In Asia, the Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Utilities Index posted the biggest gain, rising 1.84%. The Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Technology Index posted the biggest loss, down 2.30%.
Globally, the Dow Jones World Health Care Titans Index had the best performance, climbing 1.83%. The Dow Jones World Banks Titans Index posted the biggest loss, dropping 6.25%.

AUGUST INDEXES THROUGH 08/23 /2010
	Index close	Point change	Percent change	Percent change
	08/23/2010	MTD	MTD	YTD
Dow Jones Industrial Average ($US)	10174.41	-291.53	-2.79%	-2.43%

Dow Jones Europe Index ($US)	233.53	-8.38	-3.46%	-11.62%

Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index ($US)	126.51	-1.83	-1.43%	-5.78%

Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index ($US)	154.72	-3.82	-2.41%	-10.90%

Dow Jones U.S. Health Care Index ($US)	297.89	2.26	0.77%	-7.06%
Dow Jones U.S. Financials Index ($US)	247.29	-16.70	-6.33%	-4.44%

Dow Jones Europe Health Care Index ($US)	353.85	8.43	2.44%	-9.67%
Dow Jones Europe Financials Index ($US)	182.51	-11.05	-5.71%	-14.24%

Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Utilities Index ($US)	118.89	2.15	1.84%	7.02%
Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Technology Index ($US)	184.32	-4.34	-2.30%	-4.79%

Dow Jones World Health Care Titans Index ($US)	265.95	4.78	1.83%	-9.94%
Dow Jones World Financials Titans Index ($US)	67.19	-4.48	-6.25%	-10.34%

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.