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- Dow Jones Industrial Average Posts 1.75% Gain in OCTOBER, European Stocks Gain 0.36%, Asia Rises 0.32% and World Equities Rise by 2.25%
- Oil & Gas Sector Posts Biggest Gain for October in U.S. Europe & Worldwide
- Travel & Leisure Sector Takes the Hardest Hit for October in Worldwide
As of October 27 the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.75% in October, closing at 9882.17. Stock market indexes in Europe, Asia and globally were up in October, according to preliminary monthly figures from global index providers, Dow Jones Indexes and STOXX Ltd.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.75% in October, closing at 9882.17. Year-to-date, the index is up 12.60%.
- Measuring Europe, the Dow Jones STOXX 50 Index is up 0.36% for October, closing at 2462.60. Year-to-date, the index is up 18.17%.
- Measuring Eastern Europe, the Dow Jones STOXX EU Enlarged Total Market Index is up 3.44% for October, closing at 205.38. Year-to-date, the index is up 35.58%.
- The performance of the Dow Jones STOXX EU Enlarged 15 blue-chip index is up 5.11% for October, closing at 2219.35. The index is up 35.01% so far this year.
- The Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index rose 0.32% in October to 132.16. So far this year, the index is up 28.83%.
- The Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index rose 2.25% in October, closing at 168.50. Year-to-date, the index is up 17.02%.
OCTOBER 2009 Sector Winners and Losers
- In the U.S., the Dow Jones U.S. Oil & Gas Index was the biggest winner in October, posting a 6.78% gain. The Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Index posted the biggest loss, dropping -5.36%.
- In Europe, the Dow Jones STOXX 600 Oil & Gas Index posted the biggest gain, climbing 5.78%. The Dow Jones STOXX 600 Insurance Index had the sharpest decline, falling -4.87%.
- In Asia, the Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Basic Materials Index posted the biggest gain, rising 2.71%. The Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Telecommunications Index posted the biggest loss, down -5.00%.
- Globally, the Dow Jones World Oil & Gas Titans Index had the best performance, climbing 6.93%. The Dow Jones World Travel & Leisure Titans Index posted the biggest loss, dropping -5.72%.
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OCTOBER INDEXES THROUGH
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10/27/2009 |
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YTD |
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| Dow Jones Industrial Average ($US) |
9882.17 |
169.89 |
1.75% |
12.60% |
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| Dow Jones STOXX 50 Index (€) |
2462.60 |
8.72 |
0.36% |
18.17% |
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| Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index
($US) |
132.16 |
0.42 |
0.32% |
28.83% |
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| Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index ($US) |
168.50 |
3.71 |
2.25% |
17.02% |
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| Dow Jones U.S. Oil & Gas ($US) |
506.40 |
32.14 |
6.78% |
17.88% |
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| Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications ($US) |
107.29 |
-6.07 |
-5.36% |
-6.98% |
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| Dow Jones STOXX 600 Oil & Gas Index (€) |
323.33 |
17.68 |
5.78% |
21.29% |
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| Dow Jones STOXX 600 Insurance Index (€) |
151.43 |
-7.76 |
-4.87% |
12.44% |
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| Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Basic Materials Index ($US) |
154.03 |
4.06 |
2.71% |
49.41% |
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| Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Telecommunications Index ($US) |
169.72 |
-8.94 |
-5.00% |
-3.19% |
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| Dow Jones World Oil & Gas Titans Index ($US) |
440.58 |
28.56 |
6.93% |
24.12% |
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| Dow Jones World Travel & Leisure Titans Index ($US) |
179.92 |
-10.92 |
-5.72% |
7.81% |
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The Dow Jones STOXX 50 is a European blue-chip index that includes 50 leading European stocks from 18 western European countries.
Dow Jones STOXX EU Enlarged Total Market Index (TMI) is a European broad benchmark index. Dow Jones STOXX EU Enlarged 15 Index is a European blue chip index. Both indexes measure the performance of the 12 new member states that joined the European Union in May 2004 and January 2007.
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.
