2007 “Market’s Measure” - Preliminary Report - A Monthly Report From Dow Jones Indexes And STOXX Ltd. On The Performance Of U.S., European, Asia And Other Global Stock Market Indexes

European Stocks Gain 0.07%
• Asia Rises 6.24%
• World Equities Rise 4.55%
• Oil & Gas Sector Posts Biggest Gain for 2007 in Asia
• Financials Sector Takes the Hardest Hit for 2007 in U.S.

The U.S. blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 7.19% in 2007, closing at 13359.61. Stock market indexes in Europe, Asia, and globally were up for the year, according to preliminary figures from global index providers, Dow Jones Indexes and STOXX Ltd.

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.09% in December, closing the year up 7.19% at 13359.61. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed in positive territory 143 days in 2007. (Index calculated in US dollars)
• Measuring Europe, the Dow Jones STOXX 50 Index is down 1.41% for December, closing at 3699.89. Year-to-date, the index is up 0.07%. (Index calculated in Euros)
• Measuring Eastern Europe, the Dow Jones STOXX EU Enlarged Total Market Index is up 0.98% for December, closing at 368.94. Year-to-date, the index is up 17.83%. (Index calculated in Euros). The performance of the Dow Jones STOXX EU Enlarged 15 Index is up 0.66% for December, closing at 3747.64. Year-to-date, the index is up 17.75%. (Index calculated in Euros)
• The Dow Jones Asian Titans 50 Index fell 3.36% in December to 174.70. Year-to-date, the index is up 6.24%. (Index calculated in US dollars)
• The Dow Jones Global Titans 50 worldwide blue-chip market index fell 0.47% in December, closing at 241.39. Year-to-date, the index is up 4.55%. (Index calculated in US dollars)

• In the U.S., the Dow Jones Oil & Gas sector index was the biggest winner in December, posting a 7.58% gain. The Dow Jones Financials sector index posted the biggest loss, dropping 5.40%.
• In Europe, the Dow Jones STOXX 600 Chemicals sector index posted the biggest gain, climbing 5.34%. The Dow Jones STOXX 600 Basic Resources sector index posted the biggest loss, falling 4.27 %.
• In Asia, the Dow Jones Telecommunications sector index posted the biggest gain, climbing 0.02%. The Dow Jones Technology sector index posted the biggest loss, dropping 4.82%.
• Globally, the Dow Jones Oil & Gas sector index lead, rising 5.63% in the Dow Jones Sector Titans indexes. The Dow Jones Banks sector index posted the biggest loss, down 5.74%.

• In the U.S., the Dow Jones Oil & Gas sector index was the biggest winner in 2007 with a gain of 33.39%. The Dow Jones Financials sector index posted the biggest loss, off 20.15% for the year.
• In Europe, the Dow Jones STOXX 600 Basic Resources sector index posted the biggest gain, climbing 28.80%. The Dow Jones STOXX 600 Travel & Leisure sector index posted the biggest loss, falling 17.05%
• In Asia, the Dow Jones Oil & Gas sector index posted the biggest gain, climbing 48.91%. The Dow Jones Technology sector index posted the biggest loss, dropping 6.47%.
• Globally, the Dow Jones Basic Resources sector index lead, rising 46.54% in the Dow Jones Sector Titans Indexes. The Dow Jones Banks sector index posted the biggest loss, down 16.11%.

• Measuring the global commodities futures market, the Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Index is up 4.69% for December, closing at 185.57. Year-to-date, the index is up 11.45%. (Index calculated in US dollars)

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 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.

The Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Index (DJ-AIGCI) is a broadly diversified index that allows investors to track commodity futures through a single, simple measure. The DJ-AIGCI is composed of futures contracts on physical commodities. It currently includes 19 commodity futures in seven sectors.

Dow Jones Indexes (www.djindexes.com) is part of Dow Jones & Co. (NYSE:DJ). STOXX Ltd. (www.STOXX.com) is a joint venture between Deutsche Börse AG, Dow Jones & Company and SWX Group.